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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,400.18, 78,609.98 and 17,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,400.18, 78,609.98 and 17,340.14 is: 26,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,400.18 : 78,609.98 = 17,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,400.18/78,609.98 = 17,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,400.18x = 78,609.98 × 17,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,400.18x = 1,363,108,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,108,058.60/52,400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,013.42

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