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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,570.64, 72,876.92 and 35,258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,570.64, 72,876.92 and 35,258.39 is: 52,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,570.64 : 72,876.92 = 35,258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,570.64/72,876.92 = 35,258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,570.64x = 72,876.92 × 35,258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,570.64x = 2,569,522,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,522,599.97/48,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,902.80

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