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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,233.81, 78,362.49 and 18,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,233.81, 78,362.49 and 18,953.82 is: 28,435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,233.81 : 78,362.49 = 18,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,233.81/78,362.49 = 18,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,233.81x = 78,362.49 × 18,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,233.81x = 1,485,268,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,268,530.21/52,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.00

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