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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,127.15, 78,196.19 and 17,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,127.15, 78,196.19 and 17,069.54 is: 25,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,127.15 : 78,196.19 = 17,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,127.15/78,196.19 = 17,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,127.15x = 78,196.19 × 17,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,127.15x = 1,334,772,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,772,516.72/52,127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.09

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