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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,835.06, 79,262.96 and 19,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,835.06, 79,262.96 and 19,555.40 is: 29,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,835.06 : 79,262.96 = 19,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,835.06/79,262.96 = 19,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,835.06x = 79,262.96 × 19,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,835.06x = 1,550,019,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,019,135.03/52,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,336.95

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