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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,425.96, 72,297.52 and 35,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,425.96, 72,297.52 and 35,237.22 is: 48,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,425.96 : 72,297.52 = 35,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,425.96/72,297.52 = 35,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,425.96x = 72,297.52 × 35,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,425.96x = 2,547,563,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,563,617.69/52,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,593.55

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