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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,264.59, 78,392.27 and 18,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,264.59, 78,392.27 and 18,984.94 is: 28,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,264.59 : 78,392.27 = 18,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,264.59/78,392.27 = 18,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,264.59x = 78,392.27 × 18,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,264.59x = 1,488,272,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,272,545.48/52,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,475.74

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