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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,131, 78,190.96 and 14,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,131, 78,190.96 and 14,690.08 is: 22,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,131 : 78,190.96 = 14,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,131/78,190.96 = 14,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,131x = 78,190.96 × 14,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,131x = 1,148,631,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,631,457.68/52,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.56

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