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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,143.91, 71,953.20 and 32,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,143.91, 71,953.20 and 32,001.64 is: 44,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,143.91 : 71,953.20 = 32,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,143.91/71,953.20 = 32,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,143.91x = 71,953.20 × 32,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,143.91x = 2,302,620,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,620,403.25/52,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,158.95

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