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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,137.63, 78,225.99 and 24,071.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,137.63, 78,225.99 and 24,071.13 is: 36,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,137.63 : 78,225.99 = 24,071.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,137.63/78,225.99 = 24,071.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,137.63x = 78,225.99 × 24,071.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,137.63x = 1,882,987,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,987,974.67/52,137.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,115.72

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