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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.09, 52,787.19 and 17,438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.09, 52,787.19 and 17,438.02 is: 26,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.09 : 52,787.19 = 17,438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.09/52,787.19 = 17,438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.09x = 52,787.19 × 17,438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.09x = 920,504,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,504,074.96/35,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,127.61

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