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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,009.64, 79,514.46 and 17,946.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,009.64, 79,514.46 and 17,946.77 is: 26,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,009.64 : 79,514.46 = 17,946.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,009.64/79,514.46 = 17,946.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,009.64x = 79,514.46 × 17,946.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,009.64x = 1,427,027,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,027,327.72/53,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,920.15

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