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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,868.61, 79,277.81 and 30,688.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,868.61, 79,277.81 and 30,688.79 is: 46,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,868.61 : 79,277.81 = 30,688.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,868.61/79,277.81 = 30,688.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,868.61x = 79,277.81 × 30,688.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,868.61x = 2,432,939,512.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,939,512.92/52,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,018.60

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