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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,836.94, 79,265.77 and 19,557.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,836.94, 79,265.77 and 19,557.29 is: 29,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,836.94 : 79,265.77 = 19,557.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,836.94/79,265.77 = 19,557.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,836.94x = 79,265.77 × 19,557.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,836.94x = 1,550,223,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,223,205.74/52,836.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,339.76

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