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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,199.58, 78,302.11 and 24,145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,199.58, 78,302.11 and 24,145.84 is: 36,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,199.58 : 78,302.11 = 24,145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,199.58/78,302.11 = 24,145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,199.58x = 78,302.11 × 24,145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,199.58x = 1,890,670,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,670,219.72/52,199.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.03

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