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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,338.83, 78,445.69 and 19,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,338.83, 78,445.69 and 19,019.88 is: 28,507.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,338.83 : 78,445.69 = 19,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,338.83/78,445.69 = 19,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,338.83x = 78,445.69 × 19,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,338.83x = 1,492,027,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,027,610.32/52,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,507.09

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