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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,157.48, 78,247.11 and 17,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,157.48, 78,247.11 and 17,094.38 is: 25,645.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,157.48 : 78,247.11 = 17,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,157.48/78,247.11 = 17,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,157.48x = 78,247.11 × 17,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,157.48x = 1,337,585,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,585,832.24/52,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.14

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