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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,916.72, 79,253.31 and 30,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,916.72, 79,253.31 and 30,675.20 is: 45,942.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,916.72 : 79,253.31 = 30,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,916.72/79,253.31 = 30,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,916.72x = 79,253.31 × 30,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,916.72x = 2,431,111,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,111,134.91/52,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,942.21

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