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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,147.69, 71,951.61 and 35,183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,147.69, 71,951.61 and 35,183.34 is: 48,544.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,147.69 : 71,951.61 = 35,183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,147.69/71,951.61 = 35,183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,147.69x = 71,951.61 × 35,183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,147.69x = 2,531,497,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,497,958.18/52,147.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,544.78

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