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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,447.16, 72,352.28 and 35,457.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,447.16, 72,352.28 and 35,457.37 is: 48,914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,447.16 : 72,352.28 = 35,457.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,447.16/72,352.28 = 35,457.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,447.16x = 72,352.28 × 35,457.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,447.16x = 2,565,421,470.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,421,470.07/52,447.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,914.40

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