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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,181.09, 78,265.25 and 22,207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,181.09, 78,265.25 and 22,207.41 is: 33,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,181.09 : 78,265.25 = 22,207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,181.09/78,265.25 = 22,207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,181.09x = 78,265.25 × 22,207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,181.09x = 1,738,068,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,068,551.02/52,181.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,308.40

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