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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,486.08, 78,663.36 and 37,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,486.08, 78,663.36 and 37,469.58 is: 56,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,486.08 : 78,663.36 = 37,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,486.08/78,663.36 = 37,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,486.08x = 78,663.36 × 37,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,486.08x = 2,947,483,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,483,060.59/52,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,157.42

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