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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,526.76, 78,822.94 and 21,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,526.76, 78,822.94 and 21,362 is: 32,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,526.76 : 78,822.94 = 21,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,526.76/78,822.94 = 21,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,526.76x = 78,822.94 × 21,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,526.76x = 1,683,815,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,815,644.28/52,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,056.34

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