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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,252.65, 78,372.90 and 18,514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,252.65, 78,372.90 and 18,514.83 is: 27,770.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,252.65 : 78,372.90 = 18,514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,252.65/78,372.90 = 18,514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,252.65x = 78,372.90 × 18,514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,252.65x = 1,451,060,920.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,060,920.11/52,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,770.09

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