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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,364.15, 78,534.39 and 14,923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,364.15, 78,534.39 and 14,923.42 is: 22,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,364.15 : 78,534.39 = 14,923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,364.15/78,534.39 = 14,923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,364.15x = 78,534.39 × 14,923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,364.15x = 1,172,001,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,001,686.41/52,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.76

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