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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,184.72, 78,272.91 and 14,743.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,184.72, 78,272.91 and 14,743.28 is: 22,113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,184.72 : 78,272.91 = 14,743.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,184.72/78,272.91 = 14,743.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,184.72x = 78,272.91 × 14,743.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,184.72x = 1,153,999,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,999,428.54/52,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.74

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