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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,391.81, 78,588.43 and 14,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,391.81, 78,588.43 and 14,951.86 is: 22,427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,391.81 : 78,588.43 = 14,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,391.81/78,588.43 = 14,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,391.81x = 78,588.43 × 14,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,391.81x = 1,175,042,969.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,042,969.13/52,391.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.99

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