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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,275.02, 78,335.96 and 25,927.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,275.02, 78,335.96 and 25,927.16 is: 38,852.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,275.02 : 78,335.96 = 25,927.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,275.02/78,335.96 = 25,927.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,275.02x = 78,335.96 × 25,927.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,275.02x = 2,031,028,447.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,028,447.36/52,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,852.76

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