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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.28, 52,690.68 and 17,381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.28, 52,690.68 and 17,381.16 is: 26,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.28 : 52,690.68 = 17,381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.28/52,690.68 = 17,381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.28x = 52,690.68 × 17,381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.28x = 915,825,139.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,825,139.59/35,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.01

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