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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,622.76, 72,594.12 and 38,260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,622.76, 72,594.12 and 38,260.35 is: 52,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,622.76 : 72,594.12 = 38,260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,622.76/72,594.12 = 38,260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,622.76x = 72,594.12 × 38,260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,622.76x = 2,777,476,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,476,582.62/52,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,780.90

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