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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,644.58, 78,997.98 and 19,388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,644.58, 78,997.98 and 19,388.02 is: 29,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,644.58 : 78,997.98 = 19,388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,644.58/78,997.98 = 19,388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,644.58x = 78,997.98 × 19,388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,644.58x = 1,531,614,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,614,416.20/52,644.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,093.49

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