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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,231.76, 78,350.97 and 14,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,231.76, 78,350.97 and 14,794.80 is: 22,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,231.76 : 78,350.97 = 14,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,231.76/78,350.97 = 14,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,231.76x = 78,350.97 × 14,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,231.76x = 1,159,186,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,186,930.96/52,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.15

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