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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,160.54, 78,254.46 and 22,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,160.54, 78,254.46 and 22,571.44 is: 33,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,160.54 : 78,254.46 = 22,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,160.54/78,254.46 = 22,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,160.54x = 78,254.46 × 22,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,160.54x = 1,766,315,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,315,848.62/52,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,863.07

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