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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,179.76, 71,995.94 and 35,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,179.76, 71,995.94 and 35,215.49 is: 48,589.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,179.76 : 71,995.94 = 35,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,179.76/71,995.94 = 35,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,179.76x = 71,995.94 × 35,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,179.76x = 2,535,372,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,372,441.08/52,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,589.19

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