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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,388.17, 72,276.92 and 35,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,388.17, 72,276.92 and 35,164.75 is: 48,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,388.17 : 72,276.92 = 35,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,388.17/72,276.92 = 35,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,388.17x = 72,276.92 × 35,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,388.17x = 2,541,599,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,599,931.24/52,388.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,514.77

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