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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,162.21, 52,716.02 and 17,380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,162.21, 52,716.02 and 17,380.59 is: 26,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,162.21 : 52,716.02 = 17,380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,162.21/52,716.02 = 17,380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,162.21x = 52,716.02 × 17,380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,162.21x = 916,235,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,235,443.15/35,162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.39

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