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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,382.19, 78,573.63 and 14,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,382.19, 78,573.63 and 14,942.18 is: 22,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,382.19 : 78,573.63 = 14,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,382.19/78,573.63 = 14,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,382.19x = 78,573.63 × 14,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,382.19x = 1,174,060,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,060,929.85/52,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.36

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