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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,313.05, 72,494.90 and 35,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,313.05, 72,494.90 and 35,095.24 is: 52,661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,313.05 : 72,494.90 = 35,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,313.05/72,494.90 = 35,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,313.05x = 72,494.90 × 35,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,313.05x = 2,544,225,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,225,914.28/48,313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,661.26

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