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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,638.26, 78,969.78 and 17,099.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,638.26, 78,969.78 and 17,099.46 is: 25,653.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,638.26 : 78,969.78 = 17,099.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,638.26/78,969.78 = 17,099.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,638.26x = 78,969.78 × 17,099.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,638.26x = 1,350,340,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,340,594.32/52,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,653.21

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