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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,115.59, 71,881.54 and 32,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,115.59, 71,881.54 and 32,998.48 is: 45,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,115.59 : 71,881.54 = 32,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,115.59/71,881.54 = 32,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,115.59x = 71,881.54 × 32,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,115.59x = 2,371,981,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,981,560.06/52,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,513.86

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