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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,282.71, 78,359.81 and 24,164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,282.71, 78,359.81 and 24,164.73 is: 36,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,282.71 : 78,359.81 = 24,164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,282.71/78,359.81 = 24,164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,282.71x = 78,359.81 × 24,164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,282.71x = 1,893,543,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,543,530.68/52,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.39

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