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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,322.76, 72,180.99 and 32,171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,322.76, 72,180.99 and 32,171.58 is: 44,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,322.76 : 72,180.99 = 32,171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,322.76/72,180.99 = 32,171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,322.76x = 72,180.99 × 32,171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,322.76x = 2,322,176,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,176,494.26/52,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,381.77

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