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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,266.20, 72,149.40 and 35,293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,266.20, 72,149.40 and 35,293.42 is: 48,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,266.20 : 72,149.40 = 35,293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,266.20/72,149.40 = 35,293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,266.20x = 72,149.40 × 35,293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,266.20x = 2,546,399,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,399,167.13/52,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,719.81

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