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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,384.91, 78,569.69 and 17,325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,384.91, 78,569.69 and 17,325.07 is: 25,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,384.91 : 78,569.69 = 17,325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,384.91/78,569.69 = 17,325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,384.91x = 78,569.69 × 17,325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,384.91x = 1,361,225,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,225,292.50/52,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.07

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