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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,263.65, 72,130.07 and 31,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,263.65, 72,130.07 and 31,042.96 is: 42,842.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,263.65 : 72,130.07 = 31,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,263.65/72,130.07 = 31,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,263.65x = 72,130.07 × 31,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,263.65x = 2,239,130,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,130,877.81/52,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,842.99

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