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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,991.31, 79,554.41 and 34,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,991.31, 79,554.41 and 34,349.35 is: 51,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,991.31 : 79,554.41 = 34,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,991.31/79,554.41 = 34,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,991.31x = 79,554.41 × 34,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,991.31x = 2,732,642,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,642,273.13/52,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,567.74

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