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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,324.78, 78,442.93 and 22,720.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,324.78, 78,442.93 and 22,720.22 is: 34,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,324.78 : 78,442.93 = 22,720.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,324.78/78,442.93 = 22,720.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,324.78x = 78,442.93 × 22,720.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,324.78x = 1,782,240,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,240,627.04/52,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,061.12

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