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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,164.16, 71,975.28 and 30,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,164.16, 71,975.28 and 30,950.44 is: 42,704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,164.16 : 71,975.28 = 30,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,164.16/71,975.28 = 30,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,164.16x = 71,975.28 × 30,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,164.16x = 2,227,666,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,666,585.12/52,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,704.93

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