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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.59, 52,783.45 and 17,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.59, 52,783.45 and 17,435.52 is: 26,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.59 : 52,783.45 = 17,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.59/52,783.45 = 17,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.59x = 52,783.45 × 17,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.59x = 920,306,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,306,854.56/35,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.86

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