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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.96, 52,790.01 and 17,439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.96, 52,790.01 and 17,439.90 is: 26,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.96 : 52,790.01 = 17,439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.96/52,790.01 = 17,439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.96x = 52,790.01 × 17,439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.96x = 920,652,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,652,495.40/35,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,130.43

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