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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,112.92, 78,152.96 and 17,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,112.92, 78,152.96 and 17,044.36 is: 25,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,112.92 : 78,152.96 = 17,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,112.92/78,152.96 = 17,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,112.92x = 78,152.96 × 17,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,112.92x = 1,332,067,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,067,185.31/52,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,561.17

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