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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,351, 78,551.70 and 26,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,351, 78,551.70 and 26,058.04 is: 39,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,351 : 78,551.70 = 26,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,351/78,551.70 = 26,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,351x = 78,551.70 × 26,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,351x = 2,046,903,340.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,903,340.67/52,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,099.60

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