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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,627, 72,625.26 and 30,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,627, 72,625.26 and 30,271 is: 41,773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,627 : 72,625.26 = 30,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,627/72,625.26 = 30,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,627x = 72,625.26 × 30,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,627x = 2,198,439,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,439,245.46/52,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,773.98

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