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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,035.76, 71,840.28 and 34,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,035.76, 71,840.28 and 34,162.04 is: 47,163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,035.76 : 71,840.28 = 34,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,035.76/71,840.28 = 34,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,035.76x = 71,840.28 × 34,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,035.76x = 2,454,210,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,210,518.97/52,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,163.92

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