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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,448.83, 78,673.31 and 40,039.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,448.83, 78,673.31 and 40,039.31 is: 60,059.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,448.83 : 78,673.31 = 40,039.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,448.83/78,673.31 = 40,039.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,448.83x = 78,673.31 × 40,039.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,448.83x = 3,150,024,951.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,024,951.23/52,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,059.02

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