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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,612.67, 72,511.61 and 39,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,612.67, 72,511.61 and 39,835.26 is: 54,901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,612.67 : 72,511.61 = 39,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,612.67/72,511.61 = 39,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,612.67x = 72,511.61 × 39,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,612.67x = 2,888,518,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,518,638.19/52,612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,901.58

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