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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,533.96, 78,811.06 and 17,004.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,533.96, 78,811.06 and 17,004.09 is: 25,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,533.96 : 78,811.06 = 17,004.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,533.96/78,811.06 = 17,004.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,533.96x = 78,811.06 × 17,004.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,533.96x = 1,340,110,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,110,357.24/52,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,509.41

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