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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,187.24, 72,069.52 and 36,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,187.24, 72,069.52 and 36,095.76 is: 49,847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,187.24 : 72,069.52 = 36,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,187.24/72,069.52 = 36,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,187.24x = 72,069.52 × 36,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,187.24x = 2,601,404,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,404,097.24/52,187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,847.51

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