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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,251.12, 78,403.68 and 25,955.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,251.12, 78,403.68 and 25,955.28 is: 38,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,251.12 : 78,403.68 = 25,955.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,251.12/78,403.68 = 25,955.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,251.12x = 78,403.68 × 25,955.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,251.12x = 2,034,989,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,989,467.43/52,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,946.33

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