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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,785.20, 79,067.40 and 24,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,785.20, 79,067.40 and 24,729.20 is: 37,042.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,785.20 : 79,067.40 = 24,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,785.20/79,067.40 = 24,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,785.20x = 79,067.40 × 24,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,785.20x = 1,955,273,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,273,548.08/52,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,042.08

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