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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,153.28, 71,975.62 and 44,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,153.28, 71,975.62 and 44,042.24 is: 60,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,153.28 : 71,975.62 = 44,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,153.28/71,975.62 = 44,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,153.28x = 71,975.62 × 44,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,153.28x = 3,169,967,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,967,530.19/52,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,781.75

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