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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,708.01, 79,087.99 and 24,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,708.01, 79,087.99 and 24,630 is: 36,957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,708.01 : 79,087.99 = 24,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,708.01/79,087.99 = 24,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,708.01x = 79,087.99 × 24,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,708.01x = 1,947,937,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,937,193.70/52,708.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,957.14

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