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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,655.72, 78,995.93 and 36,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,655.72, 78,995.93 and 36,023.58 is: 54,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,655.72 : 78,995.93 = 36,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,655.72/78,995.93 = 36,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,655.72x = 78,995.93 × 36,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,655.72x = 2,845,716,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,716,204.03/52,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,043.82

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