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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,463.28, 78,671.76 and 15,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,463.28, 78,671.76 and 15,014.82 is: 22,515.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,463.28 : 78,671.76 = 15,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,463.28/78,671.76 = 15,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,463.28x = 78,671.76 × 15,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,463.28x = 1,181,242,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,242,315.48/52,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.60

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