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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,425.91, 72,348.58 and 28,552.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,425.91, 72,348.58 and 28,552.57 is: 39,402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,425.91 : 72,348.58 = 28,552.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,425.91/72,348.58 = 28,552.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,425.91x = 72,348.58 × 28,552.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,425.91x = 2,065,737,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,737,749.67/52,425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,402.99

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