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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,013.59, 78,026.55 and 16,953.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,013.59, 78,026.55 and 16,953.25 is: 25,431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,013.59 : 78,026.55 = 16,953.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,013.59/78,026.55 = 16,953.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,013.59x = 78,026.55 × 16,953.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,013.59x = 1,322,803,608.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,803,608.79/52,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,431.88

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