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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,223.39, 78,346.92 and 17,163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,223.39, 78,346.92 and 17,163.35 is: 25,748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,223.39 : 78,346.92 = 17,163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,223.39/78,346.92 = 17,163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,223.39x = 78,346.92 × 17,163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,223.39x = 1,344,695,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,695,217.65/52,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,748.91

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