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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.13, 79,381.62 and 24,824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.13, 79,381.62 and 24,824.12 is: 37,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.13 : 79,381.62 = 24,824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.13/79,381.62 = 24,824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.13x = 79,381.62 × 24,824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.13x = 1,970,578,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,578,463.77/52,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,204.51

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