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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,284.06, 78,429.12 and 19,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,284.06, 78,429.12 and 19,004 is: 28,507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,284.06 : 78,429.12 = 19,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,284.06/78,429.12 = 19,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,284.06x = 78,429.12 × 19,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,284.06x = 1,490,466,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,466,996.48/52,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,507.10

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