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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,105.28, 78,169.92 and 17,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,105.28, 78,169.92 and 17,044.16 is: 25,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,105.28 : 78,169.92 = 17,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,105.28/78,169.92 = 17,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,105.28x = 78,169.92 × 17,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,105.28x = 1,332,340,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,340,623.67/52,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.17

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