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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,874.67, 72,983.39 and 34,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,874.67, 72,983.39 and 34,011.80 is: 46,946.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,874.67 : 72,983.39 = 34,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,874.67/72,983.39 = 34,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,874.67x = 72,983.39 × 34,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,874.67x = 2,482,296,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,296,245.23/52,874.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,946.79

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