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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,524.98, 78,721.76 and 26,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,524.98, 78,721.76 and 26,237.06 is: 39,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,524.98 : 78,721.76 = 26,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,524.98/78,721.76 = 26,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,524.98x = 78,721.76 × 26,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,524.98x = 2,065,427,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,427,212.41/52,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,322.76

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