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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,366.28, 72,241.98 and 35,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,366.28, 72,241.98 and 35,365 is: 48,787.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,366.28 : 72,241.98 = 35,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,366.28/72,241.98 = 35,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,366.28x = 72,241.98 × 35,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,366.28x = 2,554,837,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,837,622.70/52,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,787.84

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