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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,099.44, 78,131.64 and 17,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,099.44, 78,131.64 and 17,030.88 is: 25,540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,099.44 : 78,131.64 = 17,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,099.44/78,131.64 = 17,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,099.44x = 78,131.64 × 17,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,099.44x = 1,330,650,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,650,585.04/52,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.59

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