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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,791.28, 72,805.40 and 32,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,791.28, 72,805.40 and 32,644.96 is: 45,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,791.28 : 72,805.40 = 32,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,791.28/72,805.40 = 32,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,791.28x = 72,805.40 × 32,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,791.28x = 2,376,729,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,729,370.78/52,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,021.25

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