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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,016.16, 78,023.88 and 27,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,016.16, 78,023.88 and 27,043.32 is: 40,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,016.16 : 78,023.88 = 27,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,016.16/78,023.88 = 27,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,016.16x = 78,023.88 × 27,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,016.16x = 2,110,024,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,024,754.48/52,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,564.79

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