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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,827.93, 72,907.16 and 28,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,827.93, 72,907.16 and 28,959.19 is: 39,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,827.93 : 72,907.16 = 28,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,827.93/72,907.16 = 28,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,827.93x = 72,907.16 × 28,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,827.93x = 2,111,331,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,331,971.74/52,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,966.21

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