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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,043.67, 71,783.22 and 35,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,043.67, 71,783.22 and 35,917.14 is: 49,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,043.67 : 71,783.22 = 35,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,043.67/71,783.22 = 35,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,043.67x = 71,783.22 × 35,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,043.67x = 2,578,247,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,247,962.39/52,043.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,540.09

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