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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,263.81, 72,146.13 and 35,291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,263.81, 72,146.13 and 35,291.04 is: 48,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,263.81 : 72,146.13 = 35,291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,263.81/72,146.13 = 35,291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,263.81x = 72,146.13 × 35,291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,263.81x = 2,546,111,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,111,959.68/52,263.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,716.54

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