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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,252.34, 72,063.81 and 35,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,252.34, 72,063.81 and 35,253.86 is: 48,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,252.34 : 72,063.81 = 35,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,252.34/72,063.81 = 35,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,252.34x = 72,063.81 × 35,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,252.34x = 2,540,527,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,527,108.49/52,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,620.36

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