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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,358.76, 78,549.66 and 24,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,358.76, 78,549.66 and 24,687.72 is: 37,037.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,358.76 : 78,549.66 = 24,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,358.76/78,549.66 = 24,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,358.76x = 78,549.66 × 24,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,358.76x = 1,939,212,012.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,212,012.18/52,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,037.01

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