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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,249.74, 72,126.70 and 35,276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,249.74, 72,126.70 and 35,276.96 is: 48,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,249.74 : 72,126.70 = 35,276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,249.74/72,126.70 = 35,276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,249.74x = 72,126.70 × 35,276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,249.74x = 2,544,410,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,410,710.83/52,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,697.10

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