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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,709.80, 79,064.70 and 52,709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,709.80, 79,064.70 and 52,709.80 is: 79,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,709.80 : 79,064.70 = 52,709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,709.80/79,064.70 = 52,709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,709.80x = 79,064.70 × 52,709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,709.80x = 4,167,484,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,484,524.06/52,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,064.70

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