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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,343.46, 72,227.42 and 35,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,343.46, 72,227.42 and 35,384.60 is: 48,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,343.46 : 72,227.42 = 35,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,343.46/72,227.42 = 35,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,343.46x = 72,227.42 × 35,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,343.46x = 2,555,738,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,738,502.07/52,343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,826.32

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