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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,867.77, 72,958.46 and 28,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,867.77, 72,958.46 and 28,994.23 is: 40,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,867.77 : 72,958.46 = 28,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,867.77/72,958.46 = 28,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,867.77x = 72,958.46 × 28,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,867.77x = 2,115,374,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,374,369.69/52,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,012.55

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