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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,278.62, 78,373.85 and 22,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,278.62, 78,373.85 and 22,674.16 is: 33,992.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,278.62 : 78,373.85 = 22,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,278.62/78,373.85 = 22,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,278.62x = 78,373.85 × 22,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,278.62x = 1,777,061,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,061,214.72/52,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,992.12

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