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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,307.58, 78,459.92 and 19,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,307.58, 78,459.92 and 19,028.26 is: 28,541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,307.58 : 78,459.92 = 19,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,307.58/78,459.92 = 19,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,307.58x = 78,459.92 × 19,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,307.58x = 1,492,955,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,955,757.34/52,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,541.86

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