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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,651.84, 78,966.12 and 15,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,651.84, 78,966.12 and 15,203.76 is: 22,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,651.84 : 78,966.12 = 15,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,651.84/78,966.12 = 15,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,651.84x = 78,966.12 × 15,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,651.84x = 1,200,581,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,581,936.61/52,651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.28

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