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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,449.98, 78,604.91 and 19,138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,449.98, 78,604.91 and 19,138.73 is: 28,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,449.98 : 78,604.91 = 19,138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,449.98/78,604.91 = 19,138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,449.98x = 78,604.91 × 19,138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,449.98x = 1,504,398,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,398,053.47/52,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,682.53

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