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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,112.16, 71,850.24 and 35,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,112.16, 71,850.24 and 35,316 is: 48,692.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,112.16 : 71,850.24 = 35,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,112.16/71,850.24 = 35,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,112.16x = 71,850.24 × 35,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,112.16x = 2,537,463,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,463,075.84/52,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,692.34

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