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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,573.26, 78,829.59 and 35,953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,573.26, 78,829.59 and 35,953.43 is: 53,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,573.26 : 78,829.59 = 35,953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,573.26/78,829.59 = 35,953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,573.26x = 78,829.59 × 35,953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,573.26x = 2,834,194,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,194,343.07/52,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,909.43

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