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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,535.78, 72,431.98 and 38,183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,535.78, 72,431.98 and 38,183.79 is: 52,644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,535.78 : 72,431.98 = 38,183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,535.78/72,431.98 = 38,183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,535.78x = 72,431.98 × 38,183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,535.78x = 2,765,727,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,727,513.60/52,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,644.65

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