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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,063.78, 78,085.83 and 25,382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,063.78, 78,085.83 and 25,382.98 is: 38,069.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,063.78 : 78,085.83 = 25,382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,063.78/78,085.83 = 25,382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,063.78x = 78,085.83 × 25,382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,063.78x = 1,982,051,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,051,061.17/52,063.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,069.67

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