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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,001.72, 52,429.68 and 17,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,001.72, 52,429.68 and 17,418.24 is: 26,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,001.72 : 52,429.68 = 17,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,001.72/52,429.68 = 17,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,001.72x = 52,429.68 × 17,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,001.72x = 913,232,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,232,749.36/35,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.08

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