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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,955.58, 73,069.26 and 35,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,955.58, 73,069.26 and 35,044.02 is: 48,354.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,955.58 : 73,069.26 = 35,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,955.58/73,069.26 = 35,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,955.58x = 73,069.26 × 35,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,955.58x = 2,560,640,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,640,608.83/52,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,354.50

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