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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.20, 78,004.80 and 18,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.20, 78,004.80 and 18,760.80 is: 28,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.20 : 78,004.80 = 18,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.20/78,004.80 = 18,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.20x = 78,004.80 × 18,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.20x = 1,463,432,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,432,451.84/52,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,141.20

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