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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,462.22, 78,649.58 and 26,130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,462.22, 78,649.58 and 26,130.74 is: 39,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,462.22 : 78,649.58 = 26,130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,462.22/78,649.58 = 26,130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,462.22x = 78,649.58 × 26,130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,462.22x = 2,055,171,398.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,171,398.17/52,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,174.32

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