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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,362.84, 78,502.92 and 26,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,362.84, 78,502.92 and 26,053.24 is: 39,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,362.84 : 78,502.92 = 26,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,362.84/78,502.92 = 26,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,362.84x = 78,502.92 × 26,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,362.84x = 2,045,255,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,255,415.46/52,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,059.29

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