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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.45, 52,796.89 and 17,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.45, 52,796.89 and 17,419.56 is: 26,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.45 : 52,796.89 = 17,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.45/52,796.89 = 17,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.45x = 52,796.89 × 17,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.45x = 919,698,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,698,593.17/35,209.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,120.79

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