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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,467.08, 78,671.76 and 35,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,467.08, 78,671.76 and 35,845.88 is: 53,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,467.08 : 78,671.76 = 35,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,467.08/78,671.76 = 35,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,467.08x = 78,671.76 × 35,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,467.08x = 2,820,057,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,057,940.57/52,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,749.10

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