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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,032.45, 71,744.92 and 38,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,032.45, 71,744.92 and 38,440.16 is: 53,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,032.45 : 71,744.92 = 38,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,032.45/71,744.92 = 38,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,032.45x = 71,744.92 × 38,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,032.45x = 2,757,886,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,886,203.99/52,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,003.20

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