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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,655.61, 79,005.39 and 23,094.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,655.61, 79,005.39 and 23,094.66 is: 34,651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,655.61 : 79,005.39 = 23,094.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,655.61/79,005.39 = 23,094.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,655.61x = 79,005.39 × 23,094.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,655.61x = 1,824,602,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,602,620.22/52,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,651.63

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