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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,607.82, 78,853.26 and 40,086.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,607.82, 78,853.26 and 40,086.54 is: 60,085.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,607.82 : 78,853.26 = 40,086.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,607.82/78,853.26 = 40,086.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,607.82x = 78,853.26 × 40,086.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,607.82x = 3,160,954,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,954,361.12/52,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,085.26

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