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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,004.19, 78,005.88 and 27,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,004.19, 78,005.88 and 27,031.35 is: 40,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,004.19 : 78,005.88 = 27,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,004.19/78,005.88 = 27,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,004.19x = 78,005.88 × 27,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,004.19x = 2,108,604,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,604,244.34/52,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,546.81

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