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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,175.67, 78,247.08 and 17,107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,175.67, 78,247.08 and 17,107.13 is: 25,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,175.67 : 78,247.08 = 17,107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,175.67/78,247.08 = 17,107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,175.67x = 78,247.08 × 17,107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,175.67x = 1,338,582,578.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,582,578.45/52,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,655.30

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