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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,084.09, 71,828.80 and 34,172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,084.09, 71,828.80 and 34,172.29 is: 47,126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,084.09 : 71,828.80 = 34,172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,084.09/71,828.80 = 34,172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,084.09x = 71,828.80 × 34,172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,084.09x = 2,454,554,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,554,583.95/52,084.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,126.76

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