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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,041.53, 71,798.09 and 34,160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,041.53, 71,798.09 and 34,160.83 is: 47,129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,041.53 : 71,798.09 = 34,160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,041.53/71,798.09 = 34,160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,041.53x = 71,798.09 × 34,160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,041.53x = 2,452,681,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,681,996.52/52,041.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,129.32

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