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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,393.33, 78,590.03 and 17,332.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,393.33, 78,590.03 and 17,332.99 is: 25,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,393.33 : 78,590.03 = 17,332.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,393.33/78,590.03 = 17,332.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,393.33x = 78,590.03 × 17,332.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,393.33x = 1,362,200,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,200,204.09/52,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,999.50

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