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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,289.13, 71,882.34 and 44,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,289.13, 71,882.34 and 44,994.14 is: 61,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,289.13 : 71,882.34 = 44,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,289.13/71,882.34 = 44,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,289.13x = 71,882.34 × 44,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,289.13x = 3,234,283,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,283,710.08/52,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,853.84

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