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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,972.68, 79,451.96 and 19,688.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,972.68, 79,451.96 and 19,688.23 is: 29,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,972.68 : 79,451.96 = 19,688.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,972.68/79,451.96 = 19,688.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,972.68x = 79,451.96 × 19,688.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,972.68x = 1,564,268,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,268,463.30/52,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,529.72

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