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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,206.46, 79,755.82 and 34,498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,206.46, 79,755.82 and 34,498.34 is: 51,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,206.46 : 79,755.82 = 34,498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,206.46/79,755.82 = 34,498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,206.46x = 79,755.82 × 34,498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,206.46x = 2,751,443,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,443,395.34/53,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,712.58

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