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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,229.59, 52,784.95 and 17,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,229.59, 52,784.95 and 17,436.52 is: 26,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,229.59 : 52,784.95 = 17,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,229.59/52,784.95 = 17,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,229.59x = 52,784.95 × 17,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,229.59x = 920,385,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,385,792.78/35,229.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,125.36

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