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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,034.88, 78,060 and 15,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,034.88, 78,060 and 15,094.08 is: 22,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,034.88 : 78,060 = 15,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,034.88/78,060 = 15,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,034.88x = 78,060 × 15,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,034.88x = 1,178,243,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,243,884.80/52,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.35

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