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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,672.13, 78,996.48 and 15,224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,672.13, 78,996.48 and 15,224.00 is: 22,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,672.13 : 78,996.48 = 15,224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,672.13/78,996.48 = 15,224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,672.13x = 78,996.48 × 15,224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,672.13x = 1,202,642,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,642,016.54/52,672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.61

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