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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,424.73, 78,638.01 and 17,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,424.73, 78,638.01 and 17,365.30 is: 26,048.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,424.73 : 78,638.01 = 17,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,424.73/78,638.01 = 17,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,424.73x = 78,638.01 × 17,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,424.73x = 1,365,572,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,572,373.34/52,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.25

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