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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.04, 72,122.98 and 35,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.04, 72,122.98 and 35,274.27 is: 48,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.04 : 72,122.98 = 35,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.04/72,122.98 = 35,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.04x = 72,122.98 × 35,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.04x = 2,544,085,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,085,469.72/52,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,693.39

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