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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,027.60, 78,041.40 and 40,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,027.60, 78,041.40 and 40,363.60 is: 60,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,027.60 : 78,041.40 = 40,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,027.60/78,041.40 = 40,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,027.60x = 78,041.40 × 40,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,027.60x = 3,150,031,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,031,853.04/52,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,545.40

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