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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,147.42, 52,721.12 and 17,613.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,147.42, 52,721.12 and 17,613.14 is: 26,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,147.42 : 52,721.12 = 17,613.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,147.42/52,721.12 = 17,613.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,147.42x = 52,721.12 × 17,613.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,147.42x = 928,584,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,584,467.52/35,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,419.71

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