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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,222.42, 52,805.98 and 17,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,222.42, 52,805.98 and 17,459.28 is: 26,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,222.42 : 52,805.98 = 17,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,222.42/52,805.98 = 17,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,222.42x = 52,805.98 × 17,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,222.42x = 921,954,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,954,390.49/35,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.21

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