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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,622.79, 78,946.52 and 35,990.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,622.79, 78,946.52 and 35,990.66 is: 53,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,622.79 : 78,946.52 = 35,990.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,622.79/78,946.52 = 35,990.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,622.79x = 78,946.52 × 35,990.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,622.79x = 2,841,336,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,336,932.84/52,622.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,994.42

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