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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,845.56, 72,958.38 and 34,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,845.56, 72,958.38 and 34,955.90 is: 48,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,845.56 : 72,958.38 = 34,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,845.56/72,958.38 = 34,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,845.56x = 72,958.38 × 34,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,845.56x = 2,550,325,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,325,835.44/52,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,259.98

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