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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,151.64, 78,227.48 and 12,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,151.64, 78,227.48 and 12,708.44 is: 19,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,151.64 : 78,227.48 = 12,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,151.64/78,227.48 = 12,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,151.64x = 78,227.48 × 12,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,151.64x = 994,149,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,149,235.93/52,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,062.66

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