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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,150.38, 72,026.92 and 35,354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,150.38, 72,026.92 and 35,354.22 is: 48,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,150.38 : 72,026.92 = 35,354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,150.38/72,026.92 = 35,354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,150.38x = 72,026.92 × 35,354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,150.38x = 2,546,455,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,455,575.60/52,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,829.09

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