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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,042.38, 78,094.73 and 22,460.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,042.38, 78,094.73 and 22,460.24 is: 33,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,042.38 : 78,094.73 = 22,460.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,042.38/78,094.73 = 22,460.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,042.38x = 78,094.73 × 22,460.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,042.38x = 1,754,025,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,025,875.76/52,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,703.80

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