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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,364.32, 78,555.84 and 17,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,364.32, 78,555.84 and 17,329.12 is: 25,996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,364.32 : 78,555.84 = 17,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,364.32/78,555.84 = 17,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,364.32x = 78,555.84 × 17,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,364.32x = 1,361,303,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,303,578.06/52,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.78

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