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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,261.28, 72,080.83 and 36,155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,261.28, 72,080.83 and 36,155.39 is: 49,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,261.28 : 72,080.83 = 36,155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,261.28/72,080.83 = 36,155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,261.28x = 72,080.83 × 36,155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,261.28x = 2,606,110,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,110,609.99/52,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,866.95

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