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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.09, 52,812.84 and 17,463.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.09, 52,812.84 and 17,463.87 is: 26,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.09 : 52,812.84 = 17,463.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.09/52,812.84 = 17,463.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.09x = 52,812.84 × 17,463.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.09x = 922,316,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,316,351.69/35,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,182.02

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