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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,280.06, 78,376 and 22,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,280.06, 78,376 and 22,675.60 is: 33,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,280.06 : 78,376 = 22,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,280.06/78,376 = 22,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,280.06x = 78,376 × 22,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,280.06x = 1,777,222,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,222,825.60/52,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,994.28

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