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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,279.62, 78,375.35 and 22,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,279.62, 78,375.35 and 22,675.16 is: 33,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,279.62 : 78,375.35 = 22,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,279.62/78,375.35 = 22,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,279.62x = 78,375.35 × 22,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,279.62x = 1,777,173,601.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,173,601.31/52,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,993.62

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