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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,132.23, 78,204.83 and 17,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,132.23, 78,204.83 and 17,059.59 is: 25,591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,132.23 : 78,204.83 = 17,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,132.23/78,204.83 = 17,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,132.23x = 78,204.83 × 17,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,132.23x = 1,334,142,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,142,250.52/52,132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,591.51

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