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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,011.33, 79,543.91 and 35,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,011.33, 79,543.91 and 35,254.35 is: 52,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,011.33 : 79,543.91 = 35,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,011.33/79,543.91 = 35,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,011.33x = 79,543.91 × 35,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,011.33x = 2,804,268,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,268,931.64/53,011.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,899.43

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