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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.27, 79,410.91 and 24,871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.27, 79,410.91 and 24,871.86 is: 37,289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.27 : 79,410.91 = 24,871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.27/79,410.91 = 24,871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.27x = 79,410.91 × 24,871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.27x = 1,975,097,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,097,035.99/52,966.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.71

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