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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,410.99, 72,317.29 and 30,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,410.99, 72,317.29 and 30,907.50 is: 42,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,410.99 : 72,317.29 = 30,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,410.99/72,317.29 = 30,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,410.99x = 72,317.29 × 30,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,410.99x = 2,235,146,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,146,350.17/52,410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,646.52

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