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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.96, 52,788.51 and 17,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.96, 52,788.51 and 17,438.90 is: 26,128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.96 : 52,788.51 = 17,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.96/52,788.51 = 17,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.96x = 52,788.51 × 17,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.96x = 920,573,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,573,283.10/35,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,128.92

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