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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,265.81, 72,148.89 and 35,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,265.81, 72,148.89 and 35,293.04 is: 48,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,265.81 : 72,148.89 = 35,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,265.81/72,148.89 = 35,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,265.81x = 72,148.89 × 35,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,265.81x = 2,546,353,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,353,299.98/52,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,719.30

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