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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,333.73, 72,440.96 and 35,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,333.73, 72,440.96 and 35,052.48 is: 52,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,333.73 : 72,440.96 = 35,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,333.73/72,440.96 = 35,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,333.73x = 72,440.96 × 35,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,333.73x = 2,539,235,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,235,530.51/48,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,535.48

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