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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,060.69, 78,094.22 and 14,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,060.69, 78,094.22 and 14,623.81 is: 21,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,060.69 : 78,094.22 = 14,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,060.69/78,094.22 = 14,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,060.69x = 78,094.22 × 14,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,060.69x = 1,142,035,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,035,035.38/52,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,936.61

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