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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,160.49, 71,927.33 and 44,631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,160.49, 71,927.33 and 44,631.74 is: 61,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,160.49 : 71,927.33 = 44,631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,160.49/71,927.33 = 44,631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,160.49x = 71,927.33 × 44,631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,160.49x = 3,210,241,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,241,308.66/52,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,545.47

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