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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,261.86, 72,076.68 and 35,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,261.86, 72,076.68 and 35,263.20 is: 48,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,261.86 : 72,076.68 = 35,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,261.86/72,076.68 = 35,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,261.86x = 72,076.68 × 35,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,261.86x = 2,541,654,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,654,382.18/52,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,633.06

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