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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,562.06, 72,535.84 and 28,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,562.06, 72,535.84 and 28,689.26 is: 39,591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,562.06 : 72,535.84 = 28,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,562.06/72,535.84 = 28,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,562.06x = 72,535.84 × 28,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,562.06x = 2,080,999,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,999,573.08/52,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,591.29

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