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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,326.54, 78,502.05 and 17,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,326.54, 78,502.05 and 17,266.16 is: 25,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,326.54 : 78,502.05 = 17,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,326.54/78,502.05 = 17,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,326.54x = 78,502.05 × 17,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,326.54x = 1,355,428,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,428,563.12/52,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.27

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