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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,615, 78,961.46 and 24,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,615, 78,961.46 and 24,913.08 is: 37,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,615 : 78,961.46 = 24,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,615/78,961.46 = 24,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,615x = 78,961.46 × 24,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,615x = 1,967,173,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,173,169.90/52,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,388.07

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