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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,059.57, 71,772.73 and 39,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,059.57, 71,772.73 and 39,083.91 is: 53,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,059.57 : 71,772.73 = 39,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,059.57/71,772.73 = 39,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,059.57x = 71,772.73 × 39,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,059.57x = 2,805,158,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,158,878.69/52,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,883.64

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