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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,346, 78,533.40 and 15,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,346, 78,533.40 and 15,410 is: 23,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,346 : 78,533.40 = 15,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,346/78,533.40 = 15,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,346x = 78,533.40 × 15,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,346x = 1,210,199,694
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,199,694/52,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,119.24

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