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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,061.85, 78,011.96 and 36,299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,061.85, 78,011.96 and 36,299.07 is: 54,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,061.85 : 78,011.96 = 36,299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,061.85/78,011.96 = 36,299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,061.85x = 78,011.96 × 36,299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,061.85x = 2,831,761,415.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,761,415.38/52,061.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,392.25

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