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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,281.35, 78,377.92 and 22,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,281.35, 78,377.92 and 22,676.88 is: 33,996.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,281.35 : 78,377.92 = 22,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,281.35/78,377.92 = 22,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,281.35x = 78,377.92 × 22,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,281.35x = 1,777,366,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,366,686.49/52,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,996.19

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