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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,313.59, 72,139.77 and 44,784.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,313.59, 72,139.77 and 44,784.85 is: 61,757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,313.59 : 72,139.77 = 44,784.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,313.59/72,139.77 = 44,784.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,313.59x = 72,139.77 × 44,784.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,313.59x = 3,230,768,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,768,778.48/52,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,757.73

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