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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,148.19, 71,926.26 and 34,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,148.19, 71,926.26 and 34,236.66 is: 47,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,148.19 : 71,926.26 = 34,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,148.19/71,926.26 = 34,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,148.19x = 71,926.26 × 34,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,148.19x = 2,462,514,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,514,908.69/52,148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,221.48

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