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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,273.02, 78,332.97 and 25,925.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,273.02, 78,332.97 and 25,925.14 is: 38,849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,273.02 : 78,332.97 = 25,925.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,273.02/78,332.97 = 25,925.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,273.02x = 78,332.97 × 25,925.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,273.02x = 2,030,793,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,793,213.87/52,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,849.74

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