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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,673.63, 78,998.73 and 15,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,673.63, 78,998.73 and 15,225.50 is: 22,834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,673.63 : 78,998.73 = 15,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,673.63/78,998.73 = 15,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,673.63x = 78,998.73 × 15,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,673.63x = 1,202,794,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,794,768.62/52,673.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.86

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