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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,414.44, 78,621.57 and 17,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,414.44, 78,621.57 and 17,354.13 is: 26,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,414.44 : 78,621.57 = 17,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,414.44/78,621.57 = 17,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,414.44x = 78,621.57 × 17,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,414.44x = 1,364,408,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,408,946.58/52,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,031.17

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