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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,845.84, 72,934.68 and 32,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,845.84, 72,934.68 and 32,709.16 is: 45,143.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,845.84 : 72,934.68 = 32,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,845.84/72,934.68 = 32,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,845.84x = 72,934.68 × 32,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,845.84x = 2,385,632,117.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,632,117.67/52,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,143.23

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