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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,245.41, 72,120.73 and 35,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,245.41, 72,120.73 and 35,272.64 is: 48,691.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,245.41 : 72,120.73 = 35,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,245.41/72,120.73 = 35,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,245.41x = 72,120.73 × 35,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,245.41x = 2,543,888,801.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,888,801.81/52,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,691.15

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