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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,410.94, 78,614.72 and 31,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,410.94, 78,614.72 and 31,209.06 is: 46,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,410.94 : 78,614.72 = 31,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,410.94/78,614.72 = 31,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,410.94x = 78,614.72 × 31,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,410.94x = 2,453,491,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,491,513.36/52,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,812.58

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