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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,871.90, 72,924.99 and 44,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,871.90, 72,924.99 and 44,901.50 is: 61,931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,871.90 : 72,924.99 = 44,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,871.90/72,924.99 = 44,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,871.90x = 72,924.99 × 44,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,871.90x = 3,274,441,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,441,438.49/52,871.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,931.60

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