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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,463.92, 78,683.52 and 15,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,463.92, 78,683.52 and 15,023.44 is: 22,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,463.92 : 78,683.52 = 15,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,463.92/78,683.52 = 15,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,463.92x = 78,683.52 × 15,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,463.92x = 1,182,097,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,097,141.71/52,463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.62

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