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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,444.55, 78,590.27 and 26,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,444.55, 78,590.27 and 26,113.07 is: 39,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,444.55 : 78,590.27 = 26,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,444.55/78,590.27 = 26,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,444.55x = 78,590.27 × 26,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,444.55x = 2,052,232,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,232,698.31/52,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,131.48

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