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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,222.01, 72,042.96 and 35,220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,222.01, 72,042.96 and 35,220.71 is: 48,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,222.01 : 72,042.96 = 35,220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,222.01/72,042.96 = 35,220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,222.01x = 72,042.96 × 35,220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,222.01x = 2,537,403,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,403,841.49/52,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,588.79

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