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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,312.05, 72,493.40 and 35,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,312.05, 72,493.40 and 35,094.24 is: 52,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,312.05 : 72,493.40 = 35,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,312.05/72,493.40 = 35,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,312.05x = 72,493.40 × 35,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,312.05x = 2,544,100,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,100,865.75/48,312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,659.76

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