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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,011.68, 71,784.16 and 34,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,011.68, 71,784.16 and 34,158.48 is: 47,143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,011.68 : 71,784.16 = 34,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,011.68/71,784.16 = 34,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,011.68x = 71,784.16 × 34,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,011.68x = 2,452,037,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,037,793.68/52,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,143.98

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