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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,858.31, 79,131.95 and 35,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,858.31, 79,131.95 and 35,284.55 is: 52,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,858.31 : 79,131.95 = 35,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,858.31/79,131.95 = 35,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,858.31x = 79,131.95 × 35,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,858.31x = 2,792,135,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,135,069.95/52,858.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,823.01

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