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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,328.58, 72,091.35 and 36,385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,328.58, 72,091.35 and 36,385.35 is: 50,126.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,328.58 : 72,091.35 = 36,385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,328.58/72,091.35 = 36,385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,328.58x = 72,091.35 × 36,385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,328.58x = 2,623,069,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,069,001.72/52,328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,126.89

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