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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,670.86, 78,994.59 and 15,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,670.86, 78,994.59 and 15,222.76 is: 22,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,670.86 : 78,994.59 = 15,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,670.86/78,994.59 = 15,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,670.86x = 78,994.59 × 15,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,670.86x = 1,202,515,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,515,684.87/52,670.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.76

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