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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,332.76, 78,493.30 and 14,384.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,332.76, 78,493.30 and 14,384.94 is: 21,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,332.76 : 78,493.30 = 14,384.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,332.76/78,493.30 = 14,384.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,332.76x = 78,493.30 × 14,384.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,332.76x = 1,129,121,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,121,080.59/52,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.80

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