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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.48, 78,050.22 and 12,590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.48, 78,050.22 and 12,590.59 is: 18,885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.48 : 78,050.22 = 12,590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.48/78,050.22 = 12,590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.48x = 78,050.22 × 12,590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.48x = 982,698,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,698,514.56/52,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,885.89

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