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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,052.76, 71,783.64 and 34,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,052.76, 71,783.64 and 34,163.28 is: 47,113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,052.76 : 71,783.64 = 34,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,052.76/71,783.64 = 34,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,052.76x = 71,783.64 × 34,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,052.76x = 2,452,364,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,364,592.74/52,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,113.06

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