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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,932.69, 73,050.66 and 34,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,932.69, 73,050.66 and 34,996.86 is: 48,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,932.69 : 73,050.66 = 34,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,932.69/73,050.66 = 34,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,932.69x = 73,050.66 × 34,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,932.69x = 2,556,543,720.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,543,720.93/52,932.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,298.01

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