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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,356.65, 78,534.61 and 21,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,356.65, 78,534.61 and 21,191.45 is: 31,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,356.65 : 78,534.61 = 21,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,356.65/78,534.61 = 21,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,356.65x = 78,534.61 × 21,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,356.65x = 1,664,261,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,261,762.45/52,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,787.02

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