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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,535.64, 78,815.92 and 15,094.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,535.64, 78,815.92 and 15,094.82 is: 22,645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,535.64 : 78,815.92 = 15,094.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,535.64/78,815.92 = 15,094.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,535.64x = 78,815.92 × 15,094.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,535.64x = 1,189,712,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,712,125.53/52,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.81

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