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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,603.84, 78,858.86 and 19,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,603.84, 78,858.86 and 19,316.26 is: 28,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,603.84 : 78,858.86 = 19,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,603.84/78,858.86 = 19,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,603.84x = 78,858.86 × 19,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,603.84x = 1,523,258,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,258,243.06/52,603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,957.17

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