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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.93, 72,124.20 and 35,275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.93, 72,124.20 and 35,275.15 is: 48,694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.93 : 72,124.20 = 35,275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.93/72,124.20 = 35,275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.93x = 72,124.20 × 35,275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.93x = 2,544,191,705.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,191,705.13/52,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,694.60

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