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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,153.62, 71,947.62 and 30,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,153.62, 71,947.62 and 30,636.24 is: 42,263.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,153.62 : 71,947.62 = 30,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,153.62/71,947.62 = 30,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,153.62x = 71,947.62 × 30,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,153.62x = 2,204,204,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,204,553.75/52,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,263.69

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