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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,340.06, 78,480.35 and 35,720.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,340.06, 78,480.35 and 35,720.23 is: 53,560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,340.06 : 78,480.35 = 35,720.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,340.06/78,480.35 = 35,720.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,340.06x = 78,480.35 × 35,720.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,340.06x = 2,803,336,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,336,152.48/52,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,560.05

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