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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,366.84, 78,508.92 and 26,057.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,366.84, 78,508.92 and 26,057.24 is: 39,065.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,366.84 : 78,508.92 = 26,057.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,366.84/78,508.92 = 26,057.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,366.84x = 78,508.92 × 26,057.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,366.84x = 2,045,725,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,725,770.58/52,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,065.29

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