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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,660.42, 78,920.55 and 25,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,660.42, 78,920.55 and 25,965.66 is: 38,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,660.42 : 78,920.55 = 25,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,660.42/78,920.55 = 25,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,660.42x = 78,920.55 × 25,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,660.42x = 2,049,224,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,224,168.31/52,660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,913.94

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