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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,808.84, 79,225.08 and 17,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,808.84, 79,225.08 and 17,747.54 is: 26,625.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,808.84 : 79,225.08 = 17,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,808.84/79,225.08 = 17,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,808.84x = 79,225.08 × 17,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,808.84x = 1,406,050,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,050,276.30/52,808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.28

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