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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,310.82, 78,499.53 and 19,027.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,310.82, 78,499.53 and 19,027.65 is: 28,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,310.82 : 78,499.53 = 19,027.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,310.82/78,499.53 = 19,027.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,310.82x = 78,499.53 × 19,027.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,310.82x = 1,493,661,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,661,582.00/52,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,553.59

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