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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,287.84, 72,168.36 and 32,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,287.84, 72,168.36 and 32,161.68 is: 44,389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,287.84 : 72,168.36 = 32,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,287.84/72,168.36 = 32,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,287.84x = 72,168.36 × 32,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,287.84x = 2,321,055,700.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,055,700.44/52,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,389.97

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