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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,400.63, 72,228.83 and 35,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,400.63, 72,228.83 and 35,399.44 is: 48,794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,400.63 : 72,228.83 = 35,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,400.63/72,228.83 = 35,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,400.63x = 72,228.83 × 35,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,400.63x = 2,556,859,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,859,772.71/52,400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,794.45

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