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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,339.06, 78,478.85 and 35,719.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,339.06, 78,478.85 and 35,719.23 is: 53,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,339.06 : 78,478.85 = 35,719.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,339.06/78,478.85 = 35,719.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,339.06x = 78,478.85 × 35,719.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,339.06x = 2,803,203,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,203,700.89/52,339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,558.54

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