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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,167.80, 78,251.70 and 15,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,167.80, 78,251.70 and 15,231.80 is: 22,847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,167.80 : 78,251.70 = 15,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,167.80/78,251.70 = 15,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,167.80x = 78,251.70 × 15,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,167.80x = 1,191,914,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,914,244.06/52,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.70

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