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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,114.62, 78,171.93 and 14,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,114.62, 78,171.93 and 14,674.68 is: 22,012.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,114.62 : 78,171.93 = 14,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,114.62/78,171.93 = 14,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,114.62x = 78,171.93 × 14,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,114.62x = 1,147,148,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,148,057.73/52,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.02

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