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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,360.51, 78,510.99 and 35,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,360.51, 78,510.99 and 35,740.66 is: 53,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,360.51 : 78,510.99 = 35,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,360.51/78,510.99 = 35,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,360.51x = 78,510.99 × 35,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,360.51x = 2,806,034,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,034,207.30/52,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,590.66

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