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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,480.62, 78,701.34 and 16,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,480.62, 78,701.34 and 16,933.01 is: 25,393.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,480.62 : 78,701.34 = 16,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,480.62/78,701.34 = 16,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,480.62x = 78,701.34 × 16,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,480.62x = 1,332,650,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,650,513.73/52,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.19

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