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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,106.89, 78,159.73 and 12,664.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,106.89, 78,159.73 and 12,664.05 is: 18,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,106.89 : 78,159.73 = 12,664.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,106.89/78,159.73 = 12,664.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,106.89x = 78,159.73 × 12,664.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,106.89x = 989,818,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,818,728.71/52,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,995.93

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