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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,674.39, 78,999.86 and 15,226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,674.39, 78,999.86 and 15,226.26 is: 22,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,674.39 : 78,999.86 = 15,226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,674.39/78,999.86 = 15,226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,674.39x = 78,999.86 × 15,226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,674.39x = 1,202,872,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,872,332.19/52,674.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,836.00

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