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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,607.82, 78,912.54 and 15,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,607.82, 78,912.54 and 15,171.24 is: 22,757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,607.82 : 78,912.54 = 15,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,607.82/78,912.54 = 15,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,607.82x = 78,912.54 × 15,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,607.82x = 1,197,201,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,201,083.35/52,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.09

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