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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.39, 52,824.46 and 17,443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.39, 52,824.46 and 17,443.13 is: 26,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.39 : 52,824.46 = 17,443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.39/52,824.46 = 17,443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.39x = 52,824.46 × 17,443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.39x = 921,423,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,423,922.96/35,219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.40

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