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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,333.08, 78,488.62 and 17,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,333.08, 78,488.62 and 17,264.52 is: 25,893.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,333.08 : 78,488.62 = 17,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,333.08/78,488.62 = 17,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,333.08x = 78,488.62 × 17,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,333.08x = 1,355,068,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,068,349.76/52,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,893.15

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