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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,173.62, 71,886.93 and 35,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,173.62, 71,886.93 and 35,377.46 is: 48,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,173.62 : 71,886.93 = 35,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,173.62/71,886.93 = 35,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,173.62x = 71,886.93 × 35,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,173.62x = 2,543,176,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,176,990.60/52,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,744.50

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