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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,265.43, 72,148.37 and 35,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,265.43, 72,148.37 and 35,292.66 is: 48,718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,265.43 : 72,148.37 = 35,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,265.43/72,148.37 = 35,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,265.43x = 72,148.37 × 35,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,265.43x = 2,546,307,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,307,715.50/52,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,718.77

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