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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,427.25, 78,614.15 and 17,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,427.25, 78,614.15 and 17,354.25 is: 26,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,427.25 : 78,614.15 = 17,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,427.25/78,614.15 = 17,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,427.25x = 78,614.15 × 17,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,427.25x = 1,364,289,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,289,525.87/52,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,022.53

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