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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,185.26, 78,261.49 and 30,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,185.26, 78,261.49 and 30,009.08 is: 45,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,185.26 : 78,261.49 = 30,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,185.26/78,261.49 = 30,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,185.26x = 78,261.49 × 30,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,185.26x = 2,348,555,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,555,547.49/52,185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,004.19

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