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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,625.91, 72,619.97 and 28,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,625.91, 72,619.97 and 28,747.52 is: 39,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,625.91 : 72,619.97 = 28,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,625.91/72,619.97 = 28,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,625.91x = 72,619.97 × 28,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,625.91x = 2,087,643,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,643,533.14/52,625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,669.50

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