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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,246.52, 72,122.26 and 35,273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,246.52, 72,122.26 and 35,273.75 is: 48,692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,246.52 : 72,122.26 = 35,273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,246.52/72,122.26 = 35,273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,246.52x = 72,122.26 × 35,273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,246.52x = 2,544,022,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,022,568.68/52,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,692.67

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