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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,630.65, 72,604.98 and 38,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,630.65, 72,604.98 and 38,268.23 is: 52,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,630.65 : 72,604.98 = 38,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,630.65/72,604.98 = 38,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,630.65x = 72,604.98 × 38,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,630.65x = 2,778,463,710.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,463,710.76/52,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,791.74

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