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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,314.27, 78,362.73 and 25,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,314.27, 78,362.73 and 25,579.68 is: 38,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,314.27 : 78,362.73 = 25,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,314.27/78,362.73 = 25,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,314.27x = 78,362.73 × 25,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,314.27x = 2,004,493,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,493,557.33/52,314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.38

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