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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,350.81, 78,524.99 and 16,812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,350.81, 78,524.99 and 16,812.06 is: 25,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,350.81 : 78,524.99 = 16,812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,350.81/78,524.99 = 16,812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,350.81x = 78,524.99 × 16,812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,350.81x = 1,320,166,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,166,843.38/52,350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.70

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