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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,882.60, 79,303.32 and 26,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,882.60, 79,303.32 and 26,569 is: 39,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,882.60 : 79,303.32 = 26,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,882.60/79,303.32 = 26,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,882.60x = 79,303.32 × 26,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,882.60x = 2,107,009,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,009,909.08/52,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,843.16

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