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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.61, 78,007.35 and 14,562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.61, 78,007.35 and 14,562.71 is: 21,844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.61 : 78,007.35 = 14,562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.61/78,007.35 = 14,562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.61x = 78,007.35 × 14,562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.61x = 1,135,998,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,998,373.02/52,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,844.61

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