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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,194.78, 78,253.83 and 16,635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,194.78, 78,253.83 and 16,635.64 is: 24,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,194.78 : 78,253.83 = 16,635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,194.78/78,253.83 = 16,635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,194.78x = 78,253.83 × 16,635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,194.78x = 1,301,802,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,802,544.50/52,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.24

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