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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,263.86, 72,079.44 and 35,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,263.86, 72,079.44 and 35,265.20 is: 48,635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,263.86 : 72,079.44 = 35,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,263.86/72,079.44 = 35,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,263.86x = 72,079.44 × 35,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,263.86x = 2,541,895,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,895,867.49/52,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,635.82

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