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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.26, 71,836.83 and 34,159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.26, 71,836.83 and 34,159.53 is: 47,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.26 : 71,836.83 = 34,159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.26/71,836.83 = 34,159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.26x = 71,836.83 × 34,159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.26x = 2,453,912,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,912,349.49/52,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,160.46

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