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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,524.63, 78,790.86 and 15,084.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,524.63, 78,790.86 and 15,084.41 is: 22,627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,524.63 : 78,790.86 = 15,084.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,524.63/78,790.86 = 15,084.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,524.63x = 78,790.86 × 15,084.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,524.63x = 1,188,513,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,513,242.54/52,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,627.73

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