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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,181.66, 78,253.62 and 22,197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,181.66, 78,253.62 and 22,197.89 is: 33,288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,181.66 : 78,253.62 = 22,197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,181.66/78,253.62 = 22,197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,181.66x = 78,253.62 × 22,197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,181.66x = 1,737,065,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,065,423.69/52,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,288.81

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