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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,901.79, 79,383.72 and 19,644.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,901.79, 79,383.72 and 19,644.95 is: 29,478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,901.79 : 79,383.72 = 19,644.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,901.79/79,383.72 = 19,644.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,901.79x = 79,383.72 × 19,644.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,901.79x = 1,559,488,813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,488,813.30/52,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,478.94

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