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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,996.70, 78,007.65 and 15,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,996.70, 78,007.65 and 15,060.70 is: 22,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,996.70 : 78,007.65 = 15,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,996.70/78,007.65 = 15,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,996.70x = 78,007.65 × 15,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,996.70x = 1,174,849,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,849,814.36/51,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,594.70

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