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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.33, 52,789.21 and 17,414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.33, 52,789.21 and 17,414.43 is: 26,113.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.33 : 52,789.21 = 17,414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.33/52,789.21 = 17,414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.33x = 52,789.21 × 17,414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.33x = 919,293,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,293,958.76/35,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,113.10

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