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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,507.81, 78,809.06 and 35,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,507.81, 78,809.06 and 35,599.92 is: 53,431.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,507.81 : 78,809.06 = 35,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,507.81/78,809.06 = 35,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,507.81x = 78,809.06 × 35,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,507.81x = 2,805,596,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,596,231.28/52,507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,431.98

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