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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,344.15, 72,228.38 and 35,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,344.15, 72,228.38 and 35,385.28 is: 48,827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,344.15 : 72,228.38 = 35,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,344.15/72,228.38 = 35,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,344.15x = 72,228.38 × 35,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,344.15x = 2,555,821,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,821,361.78/52,344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,827.26

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