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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,275.08, 78,372.94 and 26,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,275.08, 78,372.94 and 26,947.30 is: 40,400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,275.08 : 78,372.94 = 26,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,275.08/78,372.94 = 26,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,275.08x = 78,372.94 × 26,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,275.08x = 2,111,938,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,938,720.13/52,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,400.49

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