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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,186.36, 78,190.07 and 35,057.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,186.36, 78,190.07 and 35,057.14 is: 52,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,186.36 : 78,190.07 = 35,057.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,186.36/78,190.07 = 35,057.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,186.36x = 78,190.07 × 35,057.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,186.36x = 2,741,120,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,120,250.79/52,186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,525.61

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