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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,266.60, 78,377.22 and 18,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,266.60, 78,377.22 and 18,975.60 is: 28,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,266.60 : 78,377.22 = 18,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,266.60/78,377.22 = 18,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,266.60x = 78,377.22 × 18,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,266.60x = 1,487,254,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,254,775.83/52,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,455.17

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