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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.92, 52,823.03 and 17,470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.92, 52,823.03 and 17,470.69 is: 26,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.92 : 52,823.03 = 17,470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.92/52,823.03 = 17,470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.92x = 52,823.03 × 17,470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.92x = 922,854,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,854,562.58/35,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.22

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