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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,227.45, 72,094.46 and 35,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,227.45, 72,094.46 and 35,241.75 is: 48,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,227.45 : 72,094.46 = 35,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,227.45/72,094.46 = 35,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,227.45x = 72,094.46 × 35,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,227.45x = 2,540,734,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,734,759.50/52,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,647.50

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