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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,909.70, 79,302 and 23,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,909.70, 79,302 and 23,265.53 is: 34,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,909.70 : 79,302 = 23,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,909.70/79,302 = 23,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,909.70x = 79,302 × 23,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,909.70x = 1,845,003,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,003,060.06/52,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,870.79

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