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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,187.76, 72,031.92 and 32,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,187.76, 72,031.92 and 32,049.44 is: 44,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,187.76 : 72,031.92 = 32,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,187.76/72,031.92 = 32,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,187.76x = 72,031.92 × 32,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,187.76x = 2,308,582,698.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,582,698.12/52,187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,236.09

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