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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,417.33, 72,254.23 and 43,904.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,417.33, 72,254.23 and 43,904.43 is: 60,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,417.33 : 72,254.23 = 43,904.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,417.33/72,254.23 = 43,904.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,417.33x = 72,254.23 × 43,904.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,417.33x = 3,172,280,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,280,673.48/52,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,519.70

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