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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,171.54, 78,270.96 and 22,582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,171.54, 78,270.96 and 22,582.46 is: 33,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,171.54 : 78,270.96 = 22,582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,171.54/78,270.96 = 22,582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,171.54x = 78,270.96 × 22,582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,171.54x = 1,767,550,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,550,823.36/52,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,879.60

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