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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,171.83, 78,269.09 and 17,110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,171.83, 78,269.09 and 17,110.17 is: 25,668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,171.83 : 78,269.09 = 17,110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,171.83/78,269.09 = 17,110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,171.83x = 78,269.09 × 17,110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,171.83x = 1,339,197,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,197,350.09/52,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,668.97

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