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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,427.78, 78,669.38 and 22,847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,427.78, 78,669.38 and 22,847.93 is: 34,283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,427.78 : 78,669.38 = 22,847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,427.78/78,669.38 = 22,847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,427.78x = 78,669.38 × 22,847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,427.78x = 1,797,432,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,432,487.38/52,427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,283.97

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