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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,369.80, 78,542.82 and 14,929.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,369.80, 78,542.82 and 14,929.18 is: 22,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,369.80 : 78,542.82 = 14,929.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,369.80/78,542.82 = 14,929.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,369.80x = 78,542.82 × 14,929.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,369.80x = 1,172,579,897.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,579,897.49/52,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.38

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