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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,966.56, 79,460.08 and 20,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,966.56, 79,460.08 and 20,132 is: 30,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,966.56 : 79,460.08 = 20,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,966.56/79,460.08 = 20,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,966.56x = 79,460.08 × 20,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,966.56x = 1,599,690,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,690,330.56/52,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,201.89

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