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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.63, 78,381.57 and 18,956.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.63, 78,381.57 and 18,956.29 is: 28,445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.63 : 78,381.57 = 18,956.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.63/78,381.57 = 18,956.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.63x = 78,381.57 × 18,956.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.63x = 1,485,823,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,823,771.58/52,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,445.73

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