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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,007.70, 77,959.47 and 25,731.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,007.70, 77,959.47 and 25,731.54 is: 38,571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,007.70 : 77,959.47 = 25,731.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,007.70/77,959.47 = 25,731.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,007.70x = 77,959.47 × 25,731.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,007.70x = 2,006,017,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,017,220.68/52,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,571.54

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