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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,673.96, 78,999.36 and 15,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,673.96, 78,999.36 and 15,225.88 is: 22,835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,673.96 : 78,999.36 = 15,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,673.96/78,999.36 = 15,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,673.96x = 78,999.36 × 15,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,673.96x = 1,202,834,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,834,775.44/52,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.47

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