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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,347, 78,545.70 and 26,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,347, 78,545.70 and 26,054.04 is: 39,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,347 : 78,545.70 = 26,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,347/78,545.70 = 26,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,347x = 78,545.70 × 26,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,347x = 2,046,432,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,432,809.63/52,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,093.60

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