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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,383.80, 72,239.38 and 35,195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,383.80, 72,239.38 and 35,195.01 is: 48,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,383.80 : 72,239.38 = 35,195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,383.80/72,239.38 = 35,195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,383.80x = 72,239.38 × 35,195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,383.80x = 2,542,465,701.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,465,701.49/52,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,535.34

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