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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033.73, 78,050.60 and 12,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033.73, 78,050.60 and 12,590.84 is: 18,886.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033.73 : 78,050.60 = 12,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033.73/78,050.60 = 12,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033.73x = 78,050.60 × 12,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033.73x = 982,722,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,722,616.50/52,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,886.26

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