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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.59, 78,030.95 and 18,745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.59, 78,030.95 and 18,745.02 is: 28,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.59 : 78,030.95 = 18,745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.59/78,030.95 = 18,745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.59x = 78,030.95 × 18,745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.59x = 1,462,691,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,691,624.64/52,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,110.53

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