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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.46, 78,050.66 and 12,590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.46, 78,050.66 and 12,590.62 is: 18,886.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.46 : 78,050.66 = 12,590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.46/78,050.66 = 12,590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.46x = 78,050.66 × 12,590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.46x = 982,706,200.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,706,200.81/52,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.04

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