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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,153.72, 78,211.50 and 18,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,153.72, 78,211.50 and 18,865.80 is: 28,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,153.72 : 78,211.50 = 18,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,153.72/78,211.50 = 18,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,153.72x = 78,211.50 × 18,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,153.72x = 1,475,522,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,522,516.70/52,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,291.80

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