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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.52, 79,411.28 and 24,872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.52, 79,411.28 and 24,872.10 is: 37,290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.52 : 79,411.28 = 24,872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.52/79,411.28 = 24,872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.52x = 79,411.28 × 24,872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.52x = 1,975,125,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,125,297.29/52,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,290.07

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