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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,257.86, 72,071.16 and 35,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,257.86, 72,071.16 and 35,259.20 is: 48,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,257.86 : 72,071.16 = 35,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,257.86/72,071.16 = 35,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,257.86x = 72,071.16 × 35,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,257.86x = 2,541,171,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,171,444.67/52,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,627.55

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