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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,463.54, 78,716.85 and 38,494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,463.54, 78,716.85 and 38,494.82 is: 57,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,463.54 : 78,716.85 = 38,494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,463.54/78,716.85 = 38,494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,463.54x = 78,716.85 × 38,494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,463.54x = 3,030,190,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,190,971.72/52,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,758.03

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