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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.92, 79,463.76 and 24,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.92, 79,463.76 and 24,881.76 is: 37,328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.92 : 79,463.76 = 24,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.92/79,463.76 = 24,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.92x = 79,463.76 × 24,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.92x = 1,977,198,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,198,205.02/52,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,328.93

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