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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,279.68, 78,375.44 and 22,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,279.68, 78,375.44 and 22,675.23 is: 33,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,279.68 : 78,375.44 = 22,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,279.68/78,375.44 = 22,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,279.68x = 78,375.44 × 22,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,279.68x = 1,777,181,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,181,014.98/52,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,993.72

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