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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.09, 52,788.69 and 17,439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.09, 52,788.69 and 17,439.02 is: 26,129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.09 : 52,788.69 = 17,439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.09/52,788.69 = 17,439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.09x = 52,788.69 × 17,439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.09x = 920,583,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,583,020.68/35,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,129.11

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