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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,421.81, 78,644.97 and 17,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,421.81, 78,644.97 and 17,361.45 is: 26,046.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,421.81 : 78,644.97 = 17,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,421.81/78,644.97 = 17,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,421.81x = 78,644.97 × 17,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,421.81x = 1,365,390,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,390,714.41/52,421.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.24

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