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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,263.73, 72,052.54 and 35,910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,263.73, 72,052.54 and 35,910.44 is: 49,507.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,263.73 : 72,052.54 = 35,910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,263.73/72,052.54 = 35,910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,263.73x = 72,052.54 × 35,910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,263.73x = 2,587,438,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,438,234.68/52,263.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,507.34

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