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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,511.94, 78,741.90 and 17,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,511.94, 78,741.90 and 17,439.84 is: 26,151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,511.94 : 78,741.90 = 17,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,511.94/78,741.90 = 17,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,511.94x = 78,741.90 × 17,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,511.94x = 1,373,246,137.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,246,137.30/52,511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.12

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