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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,197.07, 78,285.76 and 14,756.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,197.07, 78,285.76 and 14,756.85 is: 22,132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,197.07 : 78,285.76 = 14,756.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,197.07/78,285.76 = 14,756.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,197.07x = 78,285.76 × 14,756.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,197.07x = 1,155,251,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,251,217.46/52,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,132.49

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