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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,094, 78,093.12 and 18,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,094, 78,093.12 and 18,806.24 is: 28,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,094 : 78,093.12 = 18,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,094/78,093.12 = 18,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,094x = 78,093.12 × 18,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,094x = 1,468,637,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,637,957.07/52,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,192.08

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