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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,962.56, 79,454.08 and 20,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,962.56, 79,454.08 and 20,128 is: 30,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,962.56 : 79,454.08 = 20,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,962.56/79,454.08 = 20,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,962.56x = 79,454.08 × 20,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,962.56x = 1,599,251,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,251,722.24/52,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,195.89

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