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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,947.16, 72,834.90 and 44,286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,947.16, 72,834.90 and 44,286.76 is: 60,921.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,947.16 : 72,834.90 = 44,286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,947.16/72,834.90 = 44,286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,947.16x = 72,834.90 × 44,286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,947.16x = 3,225,621,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,621,735.92/52,947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,921.53

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