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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,179.48, 78,271.38 and 21,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,179.48, 78,271.38 and 21,015 is: 31,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,179.48 : 78,271.38 = 21,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,179.48/78,271.38 = 21,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,179.48x = 78,271.38 × 21,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,179.48x = 1,644,873,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,873,050.70/52,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,523.37

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