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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,773.46, 79,141.94 and 15,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,773.46, 79,141.94 and 15,323.38 is: 22,979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,773.46 : 79,141.94 = 15,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,773.46/79,141.94 = 15,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,773.46x = 79,141.94 × 15,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,773.46x = 1,212,722,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,722,020.56/52,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.77

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