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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,177.14, 78,249.51 and 17,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,177.14, 78,249.51 and 17,109 is: 25,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,177.14 : 78,249.51 = 17,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,177.14/78,249.51 = 17,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,177.14x = 78,249.51 × 17,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,177.14x = 1,338,770,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,770,866.59/52,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,658.19

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