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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,408.94, 72,313.08 and 31,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,408.94, 72,313.08 and 31,184.06 is: 43,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,408.94 : 72,313.08 = 31,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,408.94/72,313.08 = 31,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,408.94x = 72,313.08 × 31,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,408.94x = 2,255,015,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,015,425.50/52,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,027.30

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