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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,592.69, 78,869.58 and 15,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,592.69, 78,869.58 and 15,140.12 is: 22,704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,592.69 : 78,869.58 = 15,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,592.69/78,869.58 = 15,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,592.69x = 78,869.58 × 15,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,592.69x = 1,194,094,905.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,094,905.55/52,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.58

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