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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,664.82, 78,989.42 and 19,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,664.82, 78,989.42 and 19,377.10 is: 29,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,664.82 : 78,989.42 = 19,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,664.82/78,989.42 = 19,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,664.82x = 78,989.42 × 19,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,664.82x = 1,530,585,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,585,890.28/52,664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,062.78

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