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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,247.28, 78,360.44 and 25,581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,247.28, 78,360.44 and 25,581.77 is: 38,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,247.28 : 78,360.44 = 25,581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,247.28/78,360.44 = 25,581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,247.28x = 78,360.44 × 25,581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,247.28x = 2,004,598,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,598,821.17/52,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,367.52

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