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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,112.78, 71,888.43 and 31,974.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,112.78, 71,888.43 and 31,974.15 is: 44,107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,112.78 : 71,888.43 = 31,974.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,112.78/71,888.43 = 31,974.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,112.78x = 71,888.43 × 31,974.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,112.78x = 2,298,571,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,571,444.08/52,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,107.63

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