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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,209.95, 52,797.65 and 17,420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,209.95, 52,797.65 and 17,420.06 is: 26,121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,209.95 : 52,797.65 = 17,420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,209.95/52,797.65 = 17,420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,209.95x = 52,797.65 × 17,420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,209.95x = 919,737,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,737,879.77/35,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,121.53

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