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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,145.67, 78,233.09 and 17,109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,145.67, 78,233.09 and 17,109.93 is: 25,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,145.67 : 78,233.09 = 17,109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,145.67/78,233.09 = 17,109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,145.67x = 78,233.09 × 17,109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,145.67x = 1,338,562,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,562,608.03/52,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.68

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