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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,361.20, 78,511.92 and 35,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,361.20, 78,511.92 and 35,741.28 is: 53,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,361.20 : 78,511.92 = 35,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,361.20/78,511.92 = 35,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,361.20x = 78,511.92 × 35,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,361.20x = 2,806,116,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,116,516.06/52,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,591.52

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