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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,862.59, 72,953.75 and 34,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,862.59, 72,953.75 and 34,926.17 is: 48,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,862.59 : 72,953.75 = 34,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,862.59/72,953.75 = 34,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,862.59x = 72,953.75 × 34,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,862.59x = 2,547,995,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,995,074.64/52,862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,200.34

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