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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,147.88, 72,023.47 and 35,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,147.88, 72,023.47 and 35,351.72 is: 48,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,147.88 : 72,023.47 = 35,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,147.88/72,023.47 = 35,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,147.88x = 72,023.47 × 35,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,147.88x = 2,546,153,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,153,544.87/52,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,825.64

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