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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,068.54, 78,110.44 and 16,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,068.54, 78,110.44 and 16,518 is: 24,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,068.54 : 78,110.44 = 16,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,068.54/78,110.44 = 16,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,068.54x = 78,110.44 × 16,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,068.54x = 1,290,228,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,228,247.92/52,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.42

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