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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,863.48, 72,954.93 and 34,927.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,863.48, 72,954.93 and 34,927.04 is: 48,201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,863.48 : 72,954.93 = 34,927.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,863.48/72,954.93 = 34,927.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,863.48x = 72,954.93 × 34,927.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,863.48x = 2,548,099,393.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,099,393.53/52,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,201.51

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