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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,459.76, 72,376.69 and 32,034.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,459.76, 72,376.69 and 32,034.37 is: 44,196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,459.76 : 72,376.69 = 32,034.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,459.76/72,376.69 = 32,034.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,459.76x = 72,376.69 × 32,034.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,459.76x = 2,318,541,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,541,662.19/52,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,196.57

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