Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,591.32, 78,925.88 and 19,332
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 52,591.32, 78,925.88 and 19,332 is: 29,012.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,591.32 : 78,925.88 = 19,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,591.32/78,925.88 = 19,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,591.32x = 78,925.88 × 19,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,591.32x = 1,525,795,112.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,525,795,112.16/52,591.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,012.30
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