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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,222.62, 78,360.93 and 25,926.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,222.62, 78,360.93 and 25,926.78 is: 38,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,222.62 : 78,360.93 = 25,926.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,222.62/78,360.93 = 25,926.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,222.62x = 78,360.93 × 25,926.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,222.62x = 2,031,646,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,646,592.71/52,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,903.57

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