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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,214.66, 52,762.59 and 17,421.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,214.66, 52,762.59 and 17,421.59 is: 26,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,214.66 : 52,762.59 = 17,421.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,214.66/52,762.59 = 17,421.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,214.66x = 52,762.59 × 17,421.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,214.66x = 919,207,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,207,946.51/35,214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,102.99

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