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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.61, 72,123.76 and 35,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.61, 72,123.76 and 35,274.84 is: 48,694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.61 : 72,123.76 = 35,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.61/72,123.76 = 35,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.61x = 72,123.76 × 35,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.61x = 2,544,154,094.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,154,094.20/52,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,694.17

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