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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,666.61, 72,686.31 and 34,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,666.61, 72,686.31 and 34,798.82 is: 48,026.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,666.61 : 72,686.31 = 34,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,666.61/72,686.31 = 34,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,666.61x = 72,686.31 × 34,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,666.61x = 2,529,397,519.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,397,519.97/52,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,026.59

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