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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,001.48, 77,993.94 and 14,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,001.48, 77,993.94 and 14,557.52 is: 21,833.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,001.48 : 77,993.94 = 14,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,001.48/77,993.94 = 14,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,001.48x = 77,993.94 × 14,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,001.48x = 1,135,398,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,398,341.43/52,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,833.96

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