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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,870.77, 72,962.60 and 28,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,870.77, 72,962.60 and 28,997.23 is: 40,016.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,870.77 : 72,962.60 = 28,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,870.77/72,962.60 = 28,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,870.77x = 72,962.60 × 28,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,870.77x = 2,115,713,293.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,713,293.60/52,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,016.69

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