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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,305.80, 72,458.70 and 35,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,305.80, 72,458.70 and 35,086.60 is: 52,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,305.80 : 72,458.70 = 35,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,305.80/72,458.70 = 35,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,305.80x = 72,458.70 × 35,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,305.80x = 2,542,329,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,329,423.42/48,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,629.90

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