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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,908.84, 79,397.82 and 25,209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,908.84, 79,397.82 and 25,209 is: 37,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,908.84 : 79,397.82 = 25,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,908.84/79,397.82 = 25,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,908.84x = 79,397.82 × 25,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,908.84x = 2,001,539,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,539,644.38/52,908.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,829.97

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