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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,129.50, 71,998.11 and 35,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,129.50, 71,998.11 and 35,333.34 is: 48,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,129.50 : 71,998.11 = 35,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,129.50/71,998.11 = 35,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,129.50x = 71,998.11 × 35,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,129.50x = 2,543,933,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,933,699.99/52,129.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,800.27

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