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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,835.30, 79,263.34 and 19,555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,835.30, 79,263.34 and 19,555.66 is: 29,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,835.30 : 79,263.34 = 19,555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,835.30/79,263.34 = 19,555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,835.30x = 79,263.34 × 19,555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,835.30x = 1,550,046,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,046,927.50/52,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,337.34

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