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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,231.10, 78,360.16 and 22,642.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,231.10, 78,360.16 and 22,642.10 is: 33,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,231.10 : 78,360.16 = 22,642.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,231.10/78,360.16 = 22,642.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,231.10x = 78,360.16 × 22,642.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,231.10x = 1,774,238,578.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,238,578.74/52,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,969.01

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