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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,055.76, 71,787.78 and 34,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,055.76, 71,787.78 and 34,166.28 is: 47,117.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,055.76 : 71,787.78 = 34,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,055.76/71,787.78 = 34,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,055.76x = 71,787.78 × 34,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,055.76x = 2,452,721,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,721,392.06/52,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,117.19

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