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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,364.65, 78,535.14 and 14,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,364.65, 78,535.14 and 14,923.92 is: 22,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,364.65 : 78,535.14 = 14,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,364.65/78,535.14 = 14,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,364.65x = 78,535.14 × 14,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,364.65x = 1,172,051,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,051,796.08/52,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.50

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