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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,005.54, 77,959.11 and 32,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,005.54, 77,959.11 and 32,027.32 is: 48,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,005.54 : 77,959.11 = 32,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,005.54/77,959.11 = 32,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,005.54x = 77,959.11 × 32,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,005.54x = 2,496,821,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,821,362.89/52,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,010.68

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