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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,627.61, 78,972.54 and 19,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,627.61, 78,972.54 and 19,371.04 is: 29,068.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,627.61 : 78,972.54 = 19,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,627.61/78,972.54 = 19,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,627.61x = 78,972.54 × 19,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,627.61x = 1,529,779,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,779,961.17/52,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,068.01

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