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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,461.86, 78,674.58 and 15,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,461.86, 78,674.58 and 15,011.84 is: 22,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,461.86 : 78,674.58 = 15,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,461.86/78,674.58 = 15,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,461.86x = 78,674.58 × 15,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,461.86x = 1,181,050,207.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,050,207.03/52,461.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.55

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