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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,812.04, 72,878.68 and 28,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,812.04, 72,878.68 and 28,939 is: 39,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,812.04 : 72,878.68 = 28,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,812.04/72,878.68 = 28,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,812.04x = 72,878.68 × 28,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,812.04x = 2,109,036,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,036,120.52/52,812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,934.76

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