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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,182.55, 78,209.67 and 24,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,182.55, 78,209.67 and 24,063.56 is: 36,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,182.55 : 78,209.67 = 24,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,182.55/78,209.67 = 24,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,182.55x = 78,209.67 × 24,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,182.55x = 1,882,003,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,003,383.67/52,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,065.76

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