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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,385.91, 72,325.23 and 36,464.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,385.91, 72,325.23 and 36,464.55 is: 50,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,385.91 : 72,325.23 = 36,464.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,385.91/72,325.23 = 36,464.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,385.91x = 72,325.23 × 36,464.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,385.91x = 2,637,306,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,306,965.60/52,385.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,343.82

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