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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,115.62, 78,173.43 and 14,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,115.62, 78,173.43 and 14,675.68 is: 22,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,115.62 : 78,173.43 = 14,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,115.62/78,173.43 = 14,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,115.62x = 78,173.43 × 14,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,115.62x = 1,147,248,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,248,243.18/52,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.52

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