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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,261.58, 72,180.44 and 35,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,261.58, 72,180.44 and 35,236.60 is: 48,666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,261.58 : 72,180.44 = 35,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,261.58/72,180.44 = 35,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,261.58x = 72,180.44 × 35,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,261.58x = 2,543,393,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,393,292.10/52,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,666.60

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