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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,354, 72,220.44 and 36,410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,354, 72,220.44 and 36,410.74 is: 50,227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,354 : 72,220.44 = 36,410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,354/72,220.44 = 36,410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,354x = 72,220.44 × 36,410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,354x = 2,629,599,663.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,599,663.53/52,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,227.29

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