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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,360.31, 78,510.71 and 35,740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,360.31, 78,510.71 and 35,740.46 is: 53,590.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,360.31 : 78,510.71 = 35,740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,360.31/78,510.71 = 35,740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,360.31x = 78,510.71 × 35,740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,360.31x = 2,806,008,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,008,497.77/52,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,590.38

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