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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.83, 52,790.94 and 17,665.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.83, 52,790.94 and 17,665.29 is: 26,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.83 : 52,790.94 = 17,665.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.83/52,790.94 = 17,665.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.83x = 52,790.94 × 17,665.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.83x = 932,567,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,567,264.47/35,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.48

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