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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,961.59, 79,403.86 and 24,867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,961.59, 79,403.86 and 24,867.19 is: 37,282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,961.59 : 79,403.86 = 24,867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,961.59/79,403.86 = 24,867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,961.59x = 79,403.86 × 24,867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,961.59x = 1,974,550,873.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,550,873.35/52,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.70

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