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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.96, 52,791.50 and 17,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.96, 52,791.50 and 17,440.90 is: 26,131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.96 : 52,791.50 = 17,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.96/52,791.50 = 17,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.96x = 52,791.50 × 17,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.96x = 920,731,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,731,272.35/35,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,131.93

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