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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,612.44, 78,930.33 and 15,169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,612.44, 78,930.33 and 15,169.59 is: 22,757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,612.44 : 78,930.33 = 15,169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,612.44/78,930.33 = 15,169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,612.44x = 78,930.33 × 15,169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,612.44x = 1,197,340,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,340,744.66/52,612.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.75

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