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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,391.21, 72,249.57 and 35,202.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,391.21, 72,249.57 and 35,202.40 is: 48,545.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,391.21 : 72,249.57 = 35,202.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,391.21/72,249.57 = 35,202.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,391.21x = 72,249.57 × 35,202.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,391.21x = 2,543,358,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,358,082.34/52,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,545.52

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