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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,638.62, 78,957.92 and 15,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,638.62, 78,957.92 and 15,204.06 is: 22,806.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,638.62 : 78,957.92 = 15,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,638.62/78,957.92 = 15,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,638.62x = 78,957.92 × 15,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,638.62x = 1,200,480,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,480,953.16/52,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.09

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