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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,023.52, 78,034.40 and 12,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,023.52, 78,034.40 and 12,580.32 is: 18,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,023.52 : 78,034.40 = 12,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,023.52/78,034.40 = 12,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,023.52x = 78,034.40 × 12,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,023.52x = 981,697,723.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,697,723.01/52,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.27

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