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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,385.65, 72,317.83 and 35,151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,385.65, 72,317.83 and 35,151.85 is: 48,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,385.65 : 72,317.83 = 35,151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,385.65/72,317.83 = 35,151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,385.65x = 72,317.83 × 35,151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,385.65x = 2,542,105,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,105,515.00/52,385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,526.75

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