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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,170.54, 78,254.40 and 14,733.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,170.54, 78,254.40 and 14,733.21 is: 22,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,170.54 : 78,254.40 = 14,733.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,170.54/78,254.40 = 14,733.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,170.54x = 78,254.40 × 14,733.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,170.54x = 1,152,938,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,938,508.62/52,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.42

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