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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,047.81, 78,095.93 and 16,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,047.81, 78,095.93 and 16,514.73 is: 24,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,047.81 : 78,095.93 = 16,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,047.81/78,095.93 = 16,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,047.81x = 78,095.93 × 16,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,047.81x = 1,289,733,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,733,115.48/52,047.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.78

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