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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,033, 78,046.75 and 14,595.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,033, 78,046.75 and 14,595.67 is: 21,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,033 : 78,046.75 = 14,595.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,033/78,046.75 = 14,595.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,033x = 78,046.75 × 14,595.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,033x = 1,139,144,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,144,607.57/52,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.73

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