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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,275.16, 72,139.98 and 32,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,275.16, 72,139.98 and 32,135.32 is: 44,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,275.16 : 72,139.98 = 32,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,275.16/72,139.98 = 32,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,275.16x = 72,139.98 × 32,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,275.16x = 2,318,241,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,241,342.09/52,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,346.90

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