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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,952.72, 71,646.92 and 32,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,952.72, 71,646.92 and 32,799.22 is: 45,232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,952.72 : 71,646.92 = 32,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,952.72/71,646.92 = 32,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,952.72x = 71,646.92 × 32,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,952.72x = 2,349,962,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,962,871.29/51,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,232.72

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