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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,461.39, 78,634.82 and 25,825.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,461.39, 78,634.82 and 25,825.71 is: 38,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,461.39 : 78,634.82 = 25,825.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,461.39/78,634.82 = 25,825.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,461.39x = 78,634.82 × 25,825.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,461.39x = 2,030,799,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,799,928.09/52,461.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,710.37

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