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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,462.28, 78,670.26 and 15,013.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,462.28, 78,670.26 and 15,013.82 is: 22,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,462.28 : 78,670.26 = 15,013.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,462.28/78,670.26 = 15,013.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,462.28x = 78,670.26 × 15,013.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,462.28x = 1,181,141,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,141,425.14/52,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,514.11

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