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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,916.96, 73,014 and 30,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,916.96, 73,014 and 30,548 is: 42,149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,916.96 : 73,014 = 30,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,916.96/73,014 = 30,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,916.96x = 73,014 × 30,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,916.96x = 2,230,431,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,431,672/52,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,149.66

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