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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,281.06, 78,377.50 and 22,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,281.06, 78,377.50 and 22,676.60 is: 33,995.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,281.06 : 78,377.50 = 22,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,281.06/78,377.50 = 22,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,281.06x = 78,377.50 × 22,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,281.06x = 1,777,335,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,335,216.50/52,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,995.78

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