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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,171.62, 79,848.42 and 35,515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,171.62, 79,848.42 and 35,515.75 is: 53,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,171.62 : 79,848.42 = 35,515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,171.62/79,848.42 = 35,515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,171.62x = 79,848.42 × 35,515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,171.62x = 2,835,876,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,876,522.62/53,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,334.40

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