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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,416.28, 72,252.78 and 43,903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,416.28, 72,252.78 and 43,903.38 is: 60,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,416.28 : 72,252.78 = 43,903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,416.28/72,252.78 = 43,903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,416.28x = 72,252.78 × 43,903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,416.28x = 3,172,141,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,141,256.40/52,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,518.25

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