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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,996.92, 73,139.40 and 35,060.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,996.92, 73,139.40 and 35,060.82 is: 48,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,996.92 : 73,139.40 = 35,060.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,996.92/73,139.40 = 35,060.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,996.92x = 73,139.40 × 35,060.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,996.92x = 2,564,327,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,327,338.31/52,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,386.35

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