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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,391, 78,600.90 and 15,455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,391, 78,600.90 and 15,455 is: 23,186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,391 : 78,600.90 = 15,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,391/78,600.90 = 15,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,391x = 78,600.90 × 15,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,391x = 1,214,776,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,776,909.50/52,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.75

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