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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,977.78, 79,465.44 and 26,675.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,977.78, 79,465.44 and 26,675.46 is: 40,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,977.78 : 79,465.44 = 26,675.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,977.78/79,465.44 = 26,675.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,977.78x = 79,465.44 × 26,675.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,977.78x = 2,119,777,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,777,166.10/52,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,012.57

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