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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,997.88, 73,147.41 and 35,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,997.88, 73,147.41 and 35,093.64 is: 48,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,997.88 : 73,147.41 = 35,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,997.88/73,147.41 = 35,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,997.88x = 73,147.41 × 35,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,997.88x = 2,567,008,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,008,873.47/52,997.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,436.07

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