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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.19, 78,004.38 and 27,030.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.19, 78,004.38 and 27,030.35 is: 40,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.19 : 78,004.38 = 27,030.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.19/78,004.38 = 27,030.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.19x = 78,004.38 × 27,030.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.19x = 2,108,485,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,485,692.93/52,003.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,545.31

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