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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,237.88, 78,358.64 and 17,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,237.88, 78,358.64 and 17,180.26 is: 25,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,237.88 : 78,358.64 = 17,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,237.88/78,358.64 = 17,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,237.88x = 78,358.64 × 17,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,237.88x = 1,346,221,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,221,808.45/52,237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.99

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