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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,294.80, 78,441.84 and 17,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,294.80, 78,441.84 and 17,237.28 is: 25,855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,294.80 : 78,441.84 = 17,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,294.80/78,441.84 = 17,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,294.80x = 78,441.84 × 17,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,294.80x = 1,352,123,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,123,959.80/52,294.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,855.80

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