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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,672.88, 78,997.61 and 15,224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,672.88, 78,997.61 and 15,224.76 is: 22,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,672.88 : 78,997.61 = 15,224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,672.88/78,997.61 = 15,224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,672.88x = 78,997.61 × 15,224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,672.88x = 1,202,719,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,719,690.89/52,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.75

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