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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,675.31, 78,989.53 and 15,226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,675.31, 78,989.53 and 15,226.48 is: 22,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,675.31 : 78,989.53 = 15,226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,675.31/78,989.53 = 15,226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,675.31x = 78,989.53 × 15,226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,675.31x = 1,202,732,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,732,587.97/52,675.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.95

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