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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,263.63, 78,407.60 and 17,203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,263.63, 78,407.60 and 17,203.59 is: 25,809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,263.63 : 78,407.60 = 17,203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,263.63/78,407.60 = 17,203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,263.63x = 78,407.60 × 17,203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,263.63x = 1,348,892,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,892,117.27/52,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,809.38

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