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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,430.99, 78,580.80 and 41,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,430.99, 78,580.80 and 41,293.69 is: 61,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,430.99 : 78,580.80 = 41,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,430.99/78,580.80 = 41,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,430.99x = 78,580.80 × 41,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,430.99x = 3,244,890,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,890,998.70/52,430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,888.80

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