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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,676.28, 78,997.95 and 17,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,676.28, 78,997.95 and 17,607.74 is: 26,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,676.28 : 78,997.95 = 17,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,676.28/78,997.95 = 17,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,676.28x = 78,997.95 × 17,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,676.28x = 1,390,975,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,975,364.13/52,676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,406.10

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