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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,316.73, 79,934.85 and 32,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,316.73, 79,934.85 and 32,252.28 is: 48,354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,316.73 : 79,934.85 = 32,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,316.73/79,934.85 = 32,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,316.73x = 79,934.85 × 32,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,316.73x = 2,578,080,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,080,864.20/53,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,354.07

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