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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,260.91, 78,404.39 and 15,324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,260.91, 78,404.39 and 15,324.91 is: 22,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,260.91 : 78,404.39 = 15,324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,260.91/78,404.39 = 15,324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,260.91x = 78,404.39 × 15,324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,260.91x = 1,201,540,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,540,220.35/52,260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.18

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