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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,252.16, 79,771.32 and 26,517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,252.16, 79,771.32 and 26,517.60 is: 39,723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,252.16 : 79,771.32 = 26,517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,252.16/79,771.32 = 26,517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,252.16x = 79,771.32 × 26,517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,252.16x = 2,115,343,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,343,955.23/53,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,723.16

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