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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.65, 72,123.83 and 35,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.65, 72,123.83 and 35,274.88 is: 48,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.65 : 72,123.83 = 35,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.65/72,123.83 = 35,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.65x = 72,123.83 × 35,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.65x = 2,544,159,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,159,448.39/52,247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,694.24

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