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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,386.91, 78,572.68 and 17,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,386.91, 78,572.68 and 17,327.07 is: 25,988.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,386.91 : 78,572.68 = 17,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,386.91/78,572.68 = 17,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,386.91x = 78,572.68 × 17,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,386.91x = 1,361,434,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,434,326.45/52,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.06

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