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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,867.62, 72,959.42 and 28,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,867.62, 72,959.42 and 28,995.17 is: 40,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,867.62 : 72,959.42 = 28,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,867.62/72,959.42 = 28,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,867.62x = 72,959.42 × 28,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,867.62x = 2,115,470,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,470,493.69/52,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,014.48

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