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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,431.54, 78,581.67 and 41,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,431.54, 78,581.67 and 41,294.25 is: 61,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,431.54 : 78,581.67 = 41,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,431.54/78,581.67 = 41,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,431.54x = 78,581.67 × 41,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,431.54x = 3,244,971,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,971,126.40/52,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,889.68

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