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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,219.54, 72,036.76 and 35,202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,219.54, 72,036.76 and 35,202.25 is: 48,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,219.54 : 72,036.76 = 35,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,219.54/72,036.76 = 35,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,219.54x = 72,036.76 × 35,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,219.54x = 2,535,856,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,856,102.75/52,219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,561.44

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