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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.74, 72,123.94 and 35,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.74, 72,123.94 and 35,274.96 is: 48,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.74 : 72,123.94 = 35,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.74/72,123.94 = 35,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.74x = 72,123.94 × 35,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.74x = 2,544,169,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,169,010.36/52,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,694.34

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