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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,158.69, 78,233.90 and 14,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,158.69, 78,233.90 and 14,717.25 is: 22,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,158.69 : 78,233.90 = 14,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,158.69/78,233.90 = 14,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,158.69x = 78,233.90 × 14,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,158.69x = 1,151,387,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,387,791.19/52,158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.71

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