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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,169.20, 78,253.80 and 15,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,169.20, 78,253.80 and 15,233.20 is: 22,849.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,169.20 : 78,253.80 = 15,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,169.20/78,253.80 = 15,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,169.20x = 78,253.80 × 15,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,169.20x = 1,192,055,786.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,055,786.16/52,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.80

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