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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.94, 52,777.10 and 17,413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.94, 52,777.10 and 17,413.88 is: 26,117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.94 : 52,777.10 = 17,413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.94/52,777.10 = 17,413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.94x = 52,777.10 × 17,413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.94x = 919,053,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,053,735.19/35,188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,117.69

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