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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,376.91, 78,565.77 and 14,936.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,376.91, 78,565.77 and 14,936.95 is: 22,405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,376.91 : 78,565.77 = 14,936.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,376.91/78,565.77 = 14,936.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,376.91x = 78,565.77 × 14,936.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,376.91x = 1,173,532,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,532,978.20/52,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.54

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