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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,608.79, 78,947.71 and 19,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,608.79, 78,947.71 and 19,329.13 is: 29,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,608.79 : 78,947.71 = 19,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,608.79/78,947.71 = 19,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,608.79x = 78,947.71 × 19,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,608.79x = 1,525,990,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,990,304.10/52,608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,006.38

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