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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,363.71, 78,561.99 and 17,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,363.71, 78,561.99 and 17,327.97 is: 25,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,363.71 : 78,561.99 = 17,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,363.71/78,561.99 = 17,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,363.71x = 78,561.99 × 17,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,363.71x = 1,361,319,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,319,805.86/52,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,997.39

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