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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,824.96, 79,237.44 and 32,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,824.96, 79,237.44 and 32,004.72 is: 48,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,824.96 : 79,237.44 = 32,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,824.96/79,237.44 = 32,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,824.96x = 79,237.44 × 32,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,824.96x = 2,535,972,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,972,080.72/52,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,007.08

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