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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,238.95, 72,110.33 and 35,253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,238.95, 72,110.33 and 35,253.25 is: 48,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,238.95 : 72,110.33 = 35,253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,238.95/72,110.33 = 35,253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,238.95x = 72,110.33 × 35,253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,238.95x = 2,542,123,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,123,491.07/52,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,663.37

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