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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,170.85, 78,260.96 and 14,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,170.85, 78,260.96 and 14,731.30 is: 22,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,170.85 : 78,260.96 = 14,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,170.85/78,260.96 = 14,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,170.85x = 78,260.96 × 14,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,170.85x = 1,152,885,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,885,521.22/52,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.27

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