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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,521.23, 78,769.82 and 15,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,521.23, 78,769.82 and 15,081 is: 22,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,521.23 : 78,769.82 = 15,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,521.23/78,769.82 = 15,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,521.23x = 78,769.82 × 15,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,521.23x = 1,187,927,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,927,693.12/52,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.05

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