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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,280.72, 78,376.98 and 22,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,280.72, 78,376.98 and 22,676.25 is: 33,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,280.72 : 78,376.98 = 22,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,280.72/78,376.98 = 22,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,280.72x = 78,376.98 × 22,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,280.72x = 1,777,296,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,296,371.67/52,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.26

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