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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,377.86, 78,540.60 and 26,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,377.86, 78,540.60 and 26,097.14 is: 39,132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,377.86 : 78,540.60 = 26,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,377.86/78,540.60 = 26,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,377.86x = 78,540.60 × 26,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,377.86x = 2,049,685,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,685,033.88/52,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,132.66

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