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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,431.07, 72,367.96 and 32,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,431.07, 72,367.96 and 32,305.21 is: 44,589.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,431.07 : 72,367.96 = 32,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,431.07/72,367.96 = 32,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,431.07x = 72,367.96 × 32,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,431.07x = 2,337,862,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,862,145.07/52,431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,589.25

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