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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,674.76, 72,688.62 and 30,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,674.76, 72,688.62 and 30,019.06 is: 41,424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,674.76 : 72,688.62 = 30,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,674.76/72,688.62 = 30,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,674.76x = 72,688.62 × 30,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,674.76x = 2,182,044,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,044,045.10/52,674.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,424.85

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