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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,525.02, 78,773.22 and 17,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,525.02, 78,773.22 and 17,460.12 is: 26,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,525.02 : 78,773.22 = 17,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,525.02/78,773.22 = 17,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,525.02x = 78,773.22 × 17,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,525.02x = 1,375,389,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,389,873.99/52,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.42

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