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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.46, 52,853.01 and 17,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.46, 52,853.01 and 17,462.94 is: 26,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.46 : 52,853.01 = 17,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.46/52,853.01 = 17,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.46x = 52,853.01 × 17,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.46x = 922,968,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,968,976.06/35,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,197.30

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