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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.89, 52,847.67 and 17,459.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.89, 52,847.67 and 17,459.39 is: 26,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.89 : 52,847.67 = 17,459.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.89/52,847.67 = 17,459.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.89x = 52,847.67 × 17,459.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.89x = 922,687,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,687,816.88/35,227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,191.97

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