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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,034.23, 78,051.35 and 12,591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,034.23, 78,051.35 and 12,591.35 is: 18,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,034.23 : 78,051.35 = 12,591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,034.23/78,051.35 = 12,591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,034.23x = 78,051.35 × 12,591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,034.23x = 982,771,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,771,412.61/52,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,887.02

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