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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,397.68, 72,309.72 and 28,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,397.68, 72,309.72 and 28,525.04 is: 39,365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,397.68 : 72,309.72 = 28,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,397.68/72,309.72 = 28,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,397.68x = 72,309.72 × 28,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,397.68x = 2,062,637,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,637,655.39/52,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,365.06

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