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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,349.15, 78,493.89 and 35,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,349.15, 78,493.89 and 35,729.30 is: 53,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,349.15 : 78,493.89 = 35,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,349.15/78,493.89 = 35,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,349.15x = 78,493.89 × 35,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,349.15x = 2,804,532,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,532,074.20/52,349.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,573.59

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