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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,275, 78,425.82 and 15,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,275, 78,425.82 and 15,339 is: 23,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,275 : 78,425.82 = 15,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,275/78,425.82 = 15,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,275x = 78,425.82 × 15,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,275x = 1,202,973,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,973,652.98/52,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.41

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