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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,161.54, 78,255.96 and 22,572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,161.54, 78,255.96 and 22,572.45 is: 33,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,161.54 : 78,255.96 = 22,572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,161.54/78,255.96 = 22,572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,161.54x = 78,255.96 × 22,572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,161.54x = 1,766,428,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,428,744.30/52,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,864.58

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