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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,254.96, 72,109.80 and 31,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,254.96, 72,109.80 and 31,033.68 is: 42,825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,254.96 : 72,109.80 = 31,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,254.96/72,109.80 = 31,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,254.96x = 72,109.80 × 31,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,254.96x = 2,237,832,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,832,458.06/52,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,825.26

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