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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,459.62, 78,632.20 and 25,823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,459.62, 78,632.20 and 25,823.94 is: 38,707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,459.62 : 78,632.20 = 25,823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,459.62/78,632.20 = 25,823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,459.62x = 78,632.20 × 25,823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,459.62x = 2,030,593,214.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,593,214.87/52,459.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,707.74

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