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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,348.14, 78,492.45 and 35,728.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,348.14, 78,492.45 and 35,728.31 is: 53,572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,348.14 : 78,492.45 = 35,728.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,348.14/78,492.45 = 35,728.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,348.14x = 78,492.45 × 35,728.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,348.14x = 2,804,402,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,402,916.47/52,348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,572.16

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