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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,832.62, 72,916.49 and 32,695.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,832.62, 72,916.49 and 32,695.99 is: 45,125.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,832.62 : 72,916.49 = 32,695.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,832.62/72,916.49 = 32,695.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,832.62x = 72,916.49 × 32,695.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,832.62x = 2,384,076,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,076,664.40/52,832.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,125.09

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