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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.10, 52,785.69 and 17,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.10, 52,785.69 and 17,437.02 is: 26,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.10 : 52,785.69 = 17,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.10/52,785.69 = 17,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.10x = 52,785.69 × 17,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.10x = 920,425,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,425,132.24/35,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,126.10

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