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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,346.27, 78,519.86 and 14,906.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,346.27, 78,519.86 and 14,906.31 is: 22,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,346.27 : 78,519.86 = 14,906.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,346.27/78,519.86 = 14,906.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,346.27x = 78,519.86 × 14,906.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,346.27x = 1,170,441,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,441,103.16/52,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.59

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