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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.83, 52,777.83 and 17,431.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.83, 52,777.83 and 17,431.77 is: 26,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.83 : 52,777.83 = 17,431.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.83/52,777.83 = 17,431.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.83x = 52,777.83 × 17,431.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.83x = 920,010,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,010,993.66/35,224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,118.25

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