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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,963.59, 79,406.86 and 24,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,963.59, 79,406.86 and 24,869.19 is: 37,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,963.59 : 79,406.86 = 24,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,963.59/79,406.86 = 24,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,963.59x = 79,406.86 × 24,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,963.59x = 1,974,784,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,784,288.64/52,963.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,285.70

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