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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,651.89, 78,933.40 and 24,557.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,651.89, 78,933.40 and 24,557.14 is: 36,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,651.89 : 78,933.40 = 24,557.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,651.89/78,933.40 = 24,557.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,651.89x = 78,933.40 × 24,557.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,651.89x = 1,938,378,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,378,554.48/52,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,814.99

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