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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,063.28, 78,085.08 and 25,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,063.28, 78,085.08 and 25,382.50 is: 38,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,063.28 : 78,085.08 = 25,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,063.28/78,085.08 = 25,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,063.28x = 78,085.08 × 25,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,063.28x = 1,981,994,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,994,543.10/52,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,068.95

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