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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,256.09, 72,068.99 and 35,257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,256.09, 72,068.99 and 35,257.61 is: 48,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,256.09 : 72,068.99 = 35,257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,256.09/72,068.99 = 35,257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,256.09x = 72,068.99 × 35,257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,256.09x = 2,540,979,805.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,979,805.88/52,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,625.53

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