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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,367.84, 78,510.42 and 26,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,367.84, 78,510.42 and 26,058.24 is: 39,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,367.84 : 78,510.42 = 26,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,367.84/78,510.42 = 26,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,367.84x = 78,510.42 × 26,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,367.84x = 2,045,843,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,843,366.86/52,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,066.79

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