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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,441.02, 78,673.05 and 38,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,441.02, 78,673.05 and 38,547.90 is: 57,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,441.02 : 78,673.05 = 38,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,441.02/78,673.05 = 38,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,441.02x = 78,673.05 × 38,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,441.02x = 3,032,680,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,680,864.10/52,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,830.32

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