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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,425.73, 72,348.78 and 28,553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,425.73, 72,348.78 and 28,553.68 is: 39,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,425.73 : 72,348.78 = 28,553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,425.73/72,348.78 = 28,553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,425.73x = 72,348.78 × 28,553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,425.73x = 2,065,823,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,823,912.51/52,425.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,404.77

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