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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,283.63, 78,381.35 and 22,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,283.63, 78,381.35 and 22,679.16 is: 33,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,283.63 : 78,381.35 = 22,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,283.63/78,381.35 = 22,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,283.63x = 78,381.35 × 22,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,283.63x = 1,777,623,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,623,064.27/52,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,999.61

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