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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,298.73, 78,469.97 and 22,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,298.73, 78,469.97 and 22,741.43 is: 34,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,298.73 : 78,469.97 = 22,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,298.73/78,469.97 = 22,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,298.73x = 78,469.97 × 22,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,298.73x = 1,784,518,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,518,823.80/52,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,121.65

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