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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,361.51, 78,512.49 and 35,741.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,361.51, 78,512.49 and 35,741.66 is: 53,592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,361.51 : 78,512.49 = 35,741.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,361.51/78,512.49 = 35,741.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,361.51x = 78,512.49 × 35,741.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,361.51x = 2,806,166,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,166,723.33/52,361.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,592.17

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