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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,262.86, 72,078.06 and 35,264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,262.86, 72,078.06 and 35,264.20 is: 48,634.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,262.86 : 72,078.06 = 35,264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,262.86/72,078.06 = 35,264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,262.86x = 72,078.06 × 35,264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,262.86x = 2,541,775,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,775,123.45/52,262.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,634.44

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