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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,832.44, 71,525.03 and 32,731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,832.44, 71,525.03 and 32,731.02 is: 45,166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,832.44 : 71,525.03 = 32,731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,832.44/71,525.03 = 32,731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,832.44x = 71,525.03 × 32,731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,832.44x = 2,341,087,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,087,023.78/51,832.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,166.44

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