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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,341.22, 78,509.98 and 14,901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,341.22, 78,509.98 and 14,901.50 is: 22,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,341.22 : 78,509.98 = 14,901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,341.22/78,509.98 = 14,901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,341.22x = 78,509.98 × 14,901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,341.22x = 1,169,916,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,916,466.97/52,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.72

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