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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,481.96, 78,753.42 and 22,084.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,481.96, 78,753.42 and 22,084.85 is: 33,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,481.96 : 78,753.42 = 22,084.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,481.96/78,753.42 = 22,084.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,481.96x = 78,753.42 × 22,084.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,481.96x = 1,739,257,719.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,257,719.78/52,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,140.11

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