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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,114.74, 78,176.72 and 14,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,114.74, 78,176.72 and 14,675.14 is: 22,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,114.74 : 78,176.72 = 14,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,114.74/78,176.72 = 14,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,114.74x = 78,176.72 × 14,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,114.74x = 1,147,254,310.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,254,310.74/52,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.01

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