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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,237.95, 72,108.95 and 35,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,237.95, 72,108.95 and 35,252.25 is: 48,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,237.95 : 72,108.95 = 35,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,237.95/72,108.95 = 35,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,237.95x = 72,108.95 × 35,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,237.95x = 2,542,002,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,002,556.38/52,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,661.99

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