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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,250.37, 72,127.56 and 35,277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,250.37, 72,127.56 and 35,277.59 is: 48,697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,250.37 : 72,127.56 = 35,277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,250.37/72,127.56 = 35,277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,250.37x = 72,127.56 × 35,277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,250.37x = 2,544,486,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,486,489.38/52,250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,697.96

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