Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,353.84, 78,530.76 and 24,654
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,353.84, 78,530.76 and 24,654 is: 36,981
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,353.84 : 78,530.76 = 24,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,353.84/78,530.76 = 24,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,353.84x = 78,530.76 × 24,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,353.84x = 1,936,097,357.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,097,357.04/52,353.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,981
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