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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,565.94, 78,860.99 and 15,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,565.94, 78,860.99 and 15,126.33 is: 22,692.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,565.94 : 78,860.99 = 15,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,565.94/78,860.99 = 15,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,565.94x = 78,860.99 × 15,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,565.94x = 1,192,877,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,877,283.24/52,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.97

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