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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,292.87, 79,942.77 and 17,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,292.87, 79,942.77 and 17,752.68 is: 26,630.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,292.87 : 79,942.77 = 17,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,292.87/79,942.77 = 17,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,292.87x = 79,942.77 × 17,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,292.87x = 1,419,198,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,198,414.12/53,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,630.17

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