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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,252.76, 78,362.58 and 17,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,252.76, 78,362.58 and 17,184.26 is: 25,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,252.76 : 78,362.58 = 17,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,252.76/78,362.58 = 17,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,252.76x = 78,362.58 × 17,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,252.76x = 1,346,602,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,602,948.99/52,252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,770.94

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