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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,659.91, 78,993.51 and 17,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,659.91, 78,993.51 and 17,595.01 is: 26,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,659.91 : 78,993.51 = 17,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,659.91/78,993.51 = 17,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,659.91x = 78,993.51 × 17,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,659.91x = 1,389,891,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,891,598.39/52,659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.73

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