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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,425.39, 78,650.51 and 22,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,425.39, 78,650.51 and 22,848.51 is: 34,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,425.39 : 78,650.51 = 22,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,425.39/78,650.51 = 22,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,425.39x = 78,650.51 × 22,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,425.39x = 1,797,046,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,046,850.00/52,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,278.18

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