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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.19, 71,745.95 and 38,440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.19, 71,745.95 and 38,440.91 is: 53,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.19 : 71,745.95 = 38,440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.19/71,745.95 = 38,440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.19x = 71,745.95 × 38,440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.19x = 2,757,979,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,979,882.28/52,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,004.25

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