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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,386.65, 72,319.21 and 35,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,386.65, 72,319.21 and 35,152.85 is: 48,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,386.65 : 72,319.21 = 35,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,386.65/72,319.21 = 35,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,386.65x = 72,319.21 × 35,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,386.65x = 2,542,226,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,226,341.25/52,386.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,528.13

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