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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,294.55, 78,433.62 and 19,009.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,294.55, 78,433.62 and 19,009.79 is: 28,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,294.55 : 78,433.62 = 19,009.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,294.55/78,433.62 = 19,009.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,294.55x = 78,433.62 × 19,009.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,294.55x = 1,491,006,475.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,006,475.81/52,294.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,511.70

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