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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,209.82, 72,049.66 and 30,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,209.82, 72,049.66 and 30,993.34 is: 42,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,209.82 : 72,049.66 = 30,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,209.82/72,049.66 = 30,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,209.82x = 72,049.66 × 30,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,209.82x = 2,233,059,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,059,609.26/52,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,770.87

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