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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,140.92, 78,211.34 and 18,853.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,140.92, 78,211.34 and 18,853.18 is: 28,279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,140.92 : 78,211.34 = 18,853.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,140.92/78,211.34 = 18,853.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,140.92x = 78,211.34 × 18,853.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,140.92x = 1,474,532,471.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,532,471.06/52,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,279.76

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