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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,968.16, 79,384.67 and 24,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,968.16, 79,384.67 and 24,826.13 is: 37,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,968.16 : 79,384.67 = 24,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,968.16/79,384.67 = 24,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,968.16x = 79,384.67 × 24,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,968.16x = 1,970,814,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,814,013.30/52,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,207.52

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