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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,253.78, 78,436.02 and 32,546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,253.78, 78,436.02 and 32,546.21 is: 48,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,253.78 : 78,436.02 = 32,546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,253.78/78,436.02 = 32,546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,253.78x = 78,436.02 × 32,546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,253.78x = 2,552,795,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,795,178.48/52,253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,853.79

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