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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.42, 78,381.25 and 18,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.42, 78,381.25 and 18,956.08 is: 28,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.42 : 78,381.25 = 18,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.42/78,381.25 = 18,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.42x = 78,381.25 × 18,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.42x = 1,485,801,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,801,245.50/52,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,445.41

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