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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,222.59, 78,336.92 and 14,779.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,222.59, 78,336.92 and 14,779.53 is: 22,170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,222.59 : 78,336.92 = 14,779.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,222.59/78,336.92 = 14,779.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,222.59x = 78,336.92 × 14,779.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,222.59x = 1,157,782,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,782,813.06/52,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.15

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