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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,221.10, 72,038.92 and 35,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,221.10, 72,038.92 and 35,203.81 is: 48,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,221.10 : 72,038.92 = 35,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,221.10/72,038.92 = 35,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,221.10x = 72,038.92 × 35,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,221.10x = 2,536,044,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,536,044,452.29/52,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,563.60

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