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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,276.08, 78,425.88 and 17,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,276.08, 78,425.88 and 17,214.48 is: 25,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,276.08 : 78,425.88 = 17,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,276.08/78,425.88 = 17,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,276.08x = 78,425.88 × 17,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,276.08x = 1,350,060,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,060,742.74/52,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.59

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