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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.54, 52,843.57 and 17,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.54, 52,843.57 and 17,465.98 is: 26,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.54 : 52,843.57 = 17,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.54/52,843.57 = 17,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.54x = 52,843.57 × 17,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.54x = 922,964,472.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,964,472.53/35,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,185.22

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