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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,105.89, 78,158.23 and 12,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,105.89, 78,158.23 and 12,663.05 is: 18,994.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,105.89 : 78,158.23 = 12,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,105.89/78,158.23 = 12,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,105.89x = 78,158.23 × 12,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,105.89x = 989,721,151.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,721,151.95/52,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.42

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