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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,462.22, 78,670.17 and 15,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,462.22, 78,670.17 and 15,013.76 is: 22,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,462.22 : 78,670.17 = 15,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,462.22/78,670.17 = 15,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,462.22x = 78,670.17 × 15,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,462.22x = 1,181,135,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,135,100.71/52,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.02

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