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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,665.28, 78,997.92 and 21,089.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,665.28, 78,997.92 and 21,089.68 is: 31,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,665.28 : 78,997.92 = 21,089.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,665.28/78,997.92 = 21,089.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,665.28x = 78,997.92 × 21,089.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,665.28x = 1,666,040,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,040,853.47/52,665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,634.52

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