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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,827.84, 79,273.44 and 19,542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,827.84, 79,273.44 and 19,542.24 is: 29,325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,827.84 : 79,273.44 = 19,542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,827.84/79,273.44 = 19,542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,827.84x = 79,273.44 × 19,542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,827.84x = 1,549,180,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,180,590.11/52,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,325.08

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