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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,004.19, 78,006.05 and 12,561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,004.19, 78,006.05 and 12,561.19 is: 18,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,004.19 : 78,006.05 = 12,561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,004.19/78,006.05 = 12,561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,004.19x = 78,006.05 × 12,561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,004.19x = 979,848,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,848,604.48/52,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,841.72

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