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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,832.37, 72,916.14 and 32,695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,832.37, 72,916.14 and 32,695.74 is: 45,124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,832.37 : 72,916.14 = 32,695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,832.37/72,916.14 = 32,695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,832.37x = 72,916.14 × 32,695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,832.37x = 2,384,047,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,047,155.24/52,832.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,124.74

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