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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,136.65, 72,007.70 and 35,111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,136.65, 72,007.70 and 35,111.31 is: 48,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,136.65 : 72,007.70 = 35,111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,136.65/72,007.70 = 35,111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,136.65x = 72,007.70 × 35,111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,136.65x = 2,528,284,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,284,677.09/52,136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,493.42

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