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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,872.21, 79,299.32 and 17,332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,872.21, 79,299.32 and 17,332.83 is: 25,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,872.21 : 79,299.32 = 17,332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,872.21/79,299.32 = 17,332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,872.21x = 79,299.32 × 17,332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,872.21x = 1,374,481,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,481,546.01/52,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.29

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