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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,269.78, 78,407.65 and 14,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,269.78, 78,407.65 and 14,826.92 is: 22,241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,269.78 : 78,407.65 = 14,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,269.78/78,407.65 = 14,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,269.78x = 78,407.65 × 14,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,269.78x = 1,162,543,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,543,580.43/52,269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.22

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