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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,280.35, 78,376.42 and 22,675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,280.35, 78,376.42 and 22,675.88 is: 33,994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,280.35 : 78,376.42 = 22,675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,280.35/78,376.42 = 22,675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,280.35x = 78,376.42 × 22,675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,280.35x = 1,777,254,434.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,254,434.00/52,280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,994.69

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