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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,012.33, 79,545.41 and 35,255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,012.33, 79,545.41 and 35,255.35 is: 52,900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,012.33 : 79,545.41 = 35,255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,012.33/79,545.41 = 35,255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,012.33x = 79,545.41 × 35,255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,012.33x = 2,804,401,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,401,270.44/53,012.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,900.92

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