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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,621.67, 78,944.83 and 35,989.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,621.67, 78,944.83 and 35,989.53 is: 53,992.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,621.67 : 78,944.83 = 35,989.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,621.67/78,944.83 = 35,989.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,621.67x = 78,944.83 × 35,989.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,621.67x = 2,841,187,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,187,385.68/52,621.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,992.73

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