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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,035.98, 78,054.41 and 12,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,035.98, 78,054.41 and 12,593.12 is: 18,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,035.98 : 78,054.41 = 12,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,035.98/78,054.41 = 12,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,035.98x = 78,054.41 × 12,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,035.98x = 982,948,098.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,948,098.42/52,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,889.78

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