SOLUTION: . Three numbers are in the ratio of 3: 4:5 respectively. If the sum of the first and third numbers is more than the second number by 52, then Which will be the largest number?

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Question 813518: . Three numbers are in the ratio of 3: 4:5 respectively. If the sum of the first and third numbers is more than the second number by 52, then Which will be the largest number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a=3x,
b=4x,
c=5x,
a+c=52+b
3x+5x=52+4x
8x=52+4x
4x=52
x-13
a = 39, b = 52, c = 65, x = 13