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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,465.39, 78,713.43 and 16,926.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,465.39, 78,713.43 and 16,926.02 is: 25,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,465.39 : 78,713.43 = 16,926.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,465.39/78,713.43 = 16,926.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,465.39x = 78,713.43 × 16,926.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,465.39x = 1,332,305,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,305,090.45/52,465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.98

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