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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.84, 72,057.60 and 35,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.84, 72,057.60 and 35,249.36 is: 48,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.84 : 72,057.60 = 35,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.84/72,057.60 = 35,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.84x = 72,057.60 × 35,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.84x = 2,539,983,922.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,983,922.85/52,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,614.15

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