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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,169.96, 78,266.28 and 17,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,169.96, 78,266.28 and 17,108.30 is: 25,666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,169.96 : 78,266.28 = 17,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,169.96/78,266.28 = 17,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,169.96x = 78,266.28 × 17,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,169.96x = 1,339,002,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,002,606.79/52,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.16

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