Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,479.88, 72,420 and 28,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,479.88, 72,420 and 28,606 is: 39,475.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,479.88 : 72,420 = 28,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,479.88/72,420 = 28,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,479.88x = 72,420 × 28,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,479.88x = 2,071,646,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,071,646,520/52,479.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,475.06
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