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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,042.44, 78,063.90 and 12,599.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,042.44, 78,063.90 and 12,599.49 is: 18,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,042.44 : 78,063.90 = 12,599.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,042.44/78,063.90 = 12,599.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,042.44x = 78,063.90 × 12,599.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,042.44x = 983,565,327.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,565,327.41/52,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.29

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