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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,738.56, 79,263.36 and 35,311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,738.56, 79,263.36 and 35,311.68 is: 53,071.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,738.56 : 79,263.36 = 35,311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,738.56/79,263.36 = 35,311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,738.56x = 79,263.36 × 35,311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,738.56x = 2,798,922,404.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,922,404.04/52,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,071.65

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