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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,253.74, 72,132.22 and 35,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,253.74, 72,132.22 and 35,280.96 is: 48,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,253.74 : 72,132.22 = 35,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,253.74/72,132.22 = 35,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,253.74x = 72,132.22 × 35,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,253.74x = 2,544,893,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,893,968.53/52,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,702.62

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