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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,993.24, 88,232.22 and 52,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,993.24, 88,232.22 and 52,623 is: 72,555.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,993.24 : 88,232.22 = 52,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,993.24/88,232.22 = 52,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,993.24x = 88,232.22 × 52,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,993.24x = 4,643,044,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,044,113.06/63,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,555.23

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