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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,924.62, 79,386.03 and 24,838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,924.62, 79,386.03 and 24,838.14 is: 37,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,924.62 : 79,386.03 = 24,838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,924.62/79,386.03 = 24,838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,924.62x = 79,386.03 × 24,838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,924.62x = 1,971,801,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,801,327.18/52,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,256.79

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