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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,324.91, 78,443.57 and 24,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,324.91, 78,443.57 and 24,264.99 is: 36,377.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,324.91 : 78,443.57 = 24,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,324.91/78,443.57 = 24,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,324.91x = 78,443.57 × 24,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,324.91x = 1,903,432,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,432,320.29/52,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.18

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