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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,811.48, 79,217.57 and 13,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,811.48, 79,217.57 and 13,368.59 is: 20,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,811.48 : 79,217.57 = 13,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,811.48/79,217.57 = 13,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,811.48x = 79,217.57 × 13,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,811.48x = 1,059,027,556.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,027,556.53/52,811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.98

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