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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,849.50, 79,274.25 and 15,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,849.50, 79,274.25 and 15,913.50 is: 23,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,849.50 : 79,274.25 = 15,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,849.50/79,274.25 = 15,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,849.50x = 79,274.25 × 15,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,849.50x = 1,261,530,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,530,777.38/52,849.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,870.25

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