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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,149.08, 71,960.40 and 32,006.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,149.08, 71,960.40 and 32,006.81 is: 44,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,149.08 : 71,960.40 = 32,006.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,149.08/71,960.40 = 32,006.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,149.08x = 71,960.40 × 32,006.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,149.08x = 2,303,222,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,222,850.32/52,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,166.13

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