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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,177.62, 71,892.45 and 35,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,177.62, 71,892.45 and 35,381.46 is: 48,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,177.62 : 71,892.45 = 35,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,177.62/71,892.45 = 35,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,177.62x = 71,892.45 × 35,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,177.62x = 2,543,659,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,659,843.98/52,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,750.02

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