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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,617.62, 78,923.85 and 19,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,617.62, 78,923.85 and 19,335.12 is: 29,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,617.62 : 78,923.85 = 19,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,617.62/78,923.85 = 19,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,617.62x = 78,923.85 × 19,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,617.62x = 1,526,002,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,002,110.61/52,617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,001.73

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