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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,251.84, 72,063.12 and 35,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,251.84, 72,063.12 and 35,253.36 is: 48,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,251.84 : 72,063.12 = 35,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,251.84/72,063.12 = 35,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,251.84x = 72,063.12 × 35,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,251.84x = 2,540,467,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,467,112.08/52,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,619.67

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