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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,325.76, 78,480.96 and 17,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,325.76, 78,480.96 and 17,260.92 is: 25,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,325.76 : 78,480.96 = 17,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,325.76/78,480.96 = 17,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,325.76x = 78,480.96 × 17,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,325.76x = 1,354,653,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,653,572.08/52,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,888.85

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