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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,411.60, 72,333.78 and 32,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,411.60, 72,333.78 and 32,264.44 is: 44,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,411.60 : 72,333.78 = 32,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,411.60/72,333.78 = 32,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,411.60x = 72,333.78 × 32,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,411.60x = 2,333,808,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,808,904.78/52,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,528.48

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