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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,430.26, 72,329.03 and 35,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,430.26, 72,329.03 and 35,440.44 is: 48,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,430.26 : 72,329.03 = 35,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,430.26/72,329.03 = 35,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,430.26x = 72,329.03 × 35,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,430.26x = 2,563,372,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,372,232.76/52,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,891.08

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