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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.43, 79,449.59 and 13,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.43, 79,449.59 and 13,523.54 is: 20,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.43 : 79,449.59 = 13,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.43/79,449.59 = 13,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.43x = 79,449.59 × 13,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.43x = 1,074,439,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,439,243.48/52,966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,285.29

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