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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,042.19, 71,758.35 and 38,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,042.19, 71,758.35 and 38,449.94 is: 53,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,042.19 : 71,758.35 = 38,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,042.19/71,758.35 = 38,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,042.19x = 71,758.35 × 38,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,042.19x = 2,759,103,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,103,893.21/52,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,016.68

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