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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,003.70, 78,005.55 and 16,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,003.70, 78,005.55 and 16,946.90 is: 25,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,003.70 : 78,005.55 = 16,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,003.70/78,005.55 = 16,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,003.70x = 78,005.55 × 16,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,003.70x = 1,321,952,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,952,255.30/52,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.35

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