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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,160.69, 71,991.96 and 34,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,160.69, 71,991.96 and 34,255.24 is: 47,278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,160.69 : 71,991.96 = 34,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,160.69/71,991.96 = 34,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,160.69x = 71,991.96 × 34,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,160.69x = 2,466,101,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,101,507.91/52,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,278.93

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