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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,094.38, 78,183.46 and 27,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,094.38, 78,183.46 and 27,141.88 is: 40,734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,094.38 : 78,183.46 = 27,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,094.38/78,183.46 = 27,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,094.38x = 78,183.46 × 27,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,094.38x = 2,122,046,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,046,089.30/52,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,734.65

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