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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,450.43, 78,704.44 and 24,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,450.43, 78,704.44 and 24,747.71 is: 37,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,450.43 : 78,704.44 = 24,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,450.43/78,704.44 = 24,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,450.43x = 78,704.44 × 24,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,450.43x = 1,947,754,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,754,201.44/52,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,135.15

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