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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,538.56, 78,807.84 and 35,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,538.56, 78,807.84 and 35,042.56 is: 52,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,538.56 : 78,807.84 = 35,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,538.56/78,807.84 = 35,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,538.56x = 78,807.84 × 35,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,538.56x = 2,761,628,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,628,461.67/52,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,563.84

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