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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,369.02, 78,557.17 and 17,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,369.02, 78,557.17 and 17,333.28 is: 26,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,369.02 : 78,557.17 = 17,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,369.02/78,557.17 = 17,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,369.02x = 78,557.17 × 17,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,369.02x = 1,361,653,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,653,423.62/52,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,001.12

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