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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,264.73, 72,053.92 and 35,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,264.73, 72,053.92 and 35,911.44 is: 49,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,264.73 : 72,053.92 = 35,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,264.73/72,053.92 = 35,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,264.73x = 72,053.92 × 35,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,264.73x = 2,587,560,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,560,024.84/52,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,508.72

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