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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,359.44, 78,509.39 and 35,739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,359.44, 78,509.39 and 35,739.59 is: 53,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,359.44 : 78,509.39 = 35,739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,359.44/78,509.39 = 35,739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,359.44x = 78,509.39 × 35,739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,359.44x = 2,805,893,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,893,106.55/52,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,589.06

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