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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,575.14, 78,782.92 and 38,544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,575.14, 78,782.92 and 38,544.51 is: 57,758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,575.14 : 78,782.92 = 38,544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,575.14/78,782.92 = 38,544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,575.14x = 78,782.92 × 38,544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,575.14x = 3,036,648,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,648,749.49/52,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,758.26

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