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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,972.02, 79,390.48 and 24,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,972.02, 79,390.48 and 24,830 is: 37,213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,972.02 : 79,390.48 = 24,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,972.02/79,390.48 = 24,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,972.02x = 79,390.48 × 24,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,972.02x = 1,971,265,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,265,618.40/52,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,213.34

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