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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,359, 78,563.70 and 26,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,359, 78,563.70 and 26,066.04 is: 39,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,359 : 78,563.70 = 26,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,359/78,563.70 = 26,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,359x = 78,563.70 × 26,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,359x = 2,047,844,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,844,546.75/52,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,111.61

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