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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,762.34, 79,147.61 and 15,323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,762.34, 79,147.61 and 15,323.03 is: 22,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,762.34 : 79,147.61 = 15,323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,762.34/79,147.61 = 15,323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,762.34x = 79,147.61 × 15,323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,762.34x = 1,212,781,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,781,202.46/52,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.74

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