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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,354.08, 78,517.35 and 35,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,354.08, 78,517.35 and 35,711.01 is: 53,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,354.08 : 78,517.35 = 35,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,354.08/78,517.35 = 35,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,354.08x = 78,517.35 × 35,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,354.08x = 2,803,933,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,933,871.02/52,354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,557.12

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