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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,514.82, 72,445.44 and 35,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,514.82, 72,445.44 and 35,525.01 is: 49,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,514.82 : 72,445.44 = 35,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,514.82/72,445.44 = 35,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,514.82x = 72,445.44 × 35,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,514.82x = 2,573,624,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,624,980.45/52,514.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,007.59

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