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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,344.65, 72,229.07 and 35,385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,344.65, 72,229.07 and 35,385.78 is: 48,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,344.65 : 72,229.07 = 35,385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,344.65/72,229.07 = 35,385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,344.65x = 72,229.07 × 35,385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,344.65x = 2,555,881,980.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,881,980.62/52,344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,827.95

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