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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,429.93, 78,588.32 and 25,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,429.93, 78,588.32 and 25,744.88 is: 38,589.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,429.93 : 78,588.32 = 25,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,429.93/78,588.32 = 25,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,429.93x = 78,588.32 × 25,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,429.93x = 2,023,246,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,246,935.55/52,429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,589.54

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