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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,103.08, 78,153.94 and 12,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,103.08, 78,153.94 and 12,660.08 is: 18,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,103.08 : 78,153.94 = 12,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,103.08/78,153.94 = 12,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,103.08x = 78,153.94 × 12,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,103.08x = 989,435,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,435,161.78/52,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.95

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