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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,347.72, 72,233.28 and 35,388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,347.72, 72,233.28 and 35,388.86 is: 48,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,347.72 : 72,233.28 = 35,388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,347.72/72,233.28 = 35,388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,347.72x = 72,233.28 × 35,388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,347.72x = 2,556,253,433.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,253,433.26/52,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,832.18

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