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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,466.89, 78,711.27 and 17,404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,466.89, 78,711.27 and 17,404.02 is: 26,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,466.89 : 78,711.27 = 17,404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,466.89/78,711.27 = 17,404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,466.89x = 78,711.27 × 17,404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,466.89x = 1,369,892,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,892,517.31/52,466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,109.66

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