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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,860.59, 72,950.99 and 34,924.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,860.59, 72,950.99 and 34,924.17 is: 48,197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,860.59 : 72,950.99 = 34,924.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,860.59/72,950.99 = 34,924.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,860.59x = 72,950.99 × 34,924.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,860.59x = 2,547,752,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,752,601.81/52,860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,197.59

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