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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,085.79, 78,132.33 and 25,783.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,085.79, 78,132.33 and 25,783.47 is: 38,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,085.79 : 78,132.33 = 25,783.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,085.79/78,132.33 = 25,783.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,085.79x = 78,132.33 × 25,783.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,085.79x = 2,014,522,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,522,586.59/52,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,677.01

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