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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,312.59, 72,138.39 and 44,783.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,312.59, 72,138.39 and 44,783.85 is: 61,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,312.59 : 72,138.39 = 44,783.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,312.59/72,138.39 = 44,783.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,312.59x = 72,138.39 × 44,783.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,312.59x = 3,230,634,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,634,837.00/52,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,756.35

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