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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,655.86, 78,996.33 and 17,117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,655.86, 78,996.33 and 17,117.34 is: 25,680.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,655.86 : 78,996.33 = 17,117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,655.86/78,996.33 = 17,117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,655.86x = 78,996.33 × 17,117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,655.86x = 1,352,207,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,207,115.27/52,655.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,680.09

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