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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,143.05, 78,237.83 and 24,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,143.05, 78,237.83 and 24,048 is: 36,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,143.05 : 78,237.83 = 24,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,143.05/78,237.83 = 24,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,143.05x = 78,237.83 × 24,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,143.05x = 1,881,463,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,463,395.96/52,143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,082.72

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