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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.65, 52,479.68 and 17,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.65, 52,479.68 and 17,490.37 is: 26,213.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.65 : 52,479.68 = 17,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.65/52,479.68 = 17,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.65x = 52,479.68 × 17,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.65x = 917,888,933.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,888,933.23/35,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.68

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