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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,159.78, 71,975.20 and 32,017.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,159.78, 71,975.20 and 32,017.51 is: 44,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,159.78 : 71,975.20 = 32,017.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,159.78/71,975.20 = 32,017.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,159.78x = 71,975.20 × 32,017.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,159.78x = 2,304,466,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,466,685.75/52,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.91

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