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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,436.80, 78,706.40 and 26,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,436.80, 78,706.40 and 26,171.20 is: 39,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,436.80 : 78,706.40 = 26,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,436.80/78,706.40 = 26,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,436.80x = 78,706.40 × 26,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,436.80x = 2,059,840,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,840,935.68/52,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,282.35

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