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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,159.68, 71,989.56 and 30,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,159.68, 71,989.56 and 30,950.64 is: 42,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,159.68 : 71,989.56 = 30,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,159.68/71,989.56 = 30,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,159.68x = 71,989.56 × 30,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,159.68x = 2,228,122,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,122,955.32/52,159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,717.34

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