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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,254, 79,835.88 and 35,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,254, 79,835.88 and 35,670 is: 53,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,254 : 79,835.88 = 35,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,254/79,835.88 = 35,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,254x = 79,835.88 × 35,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,254x = 2,847,745,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,745,839.60/53,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,474.78

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