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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,184.69, 52,710.42 and 17,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,184.69, 52,710.42 and 17,394.66 is: 26,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,184.69 : 52,710.42 = 17,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,184.69/52,710.42 = 17,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,184.69x = 52,710.42 × 17,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,184.69x = 916,879,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,879,834.36/35,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,059.06

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