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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,046.76, 71,775.36 and 34,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,046.76, 71,775.36 and 34,157.28 is: 47,104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,046.76 : 71,775.36 = 34,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,046.76/71,775.36 = 34,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,046.76x = 71,775.36 × 34,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,046.76x = 2,451,651,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,651,068.62/52,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,104.78

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