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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,663.50, 72,675.63 and 39,246.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,663.50, 72,675.63 and 39,246.39 is: 54,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,663.50 : 72,675.63 = 39,246.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,663.50/72,675.63 = 39,246.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,663.50x = 72,675.63 × 39,246.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,663.50x = 2,852,256,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,256,118.48/52,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,160.02

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