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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.79, 52,701.87 and 17,365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.79, 52,701.87 and 17,365.82 is: 26,030.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.79 : 52,701.87 = 17,365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.79/52,701.87 = 17,365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.79x = 52,701.87 × 17,365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.79x = 915,210,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,210,924.57/35,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.05

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