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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.20, 52,849.06 and 17,469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.20, 52,849.06 and 17,469.64 is: 26,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.20 : 52,849.06 = 17,469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.20/52,849.06 = 17,469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.20x = 52,849.06 × 17,469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.20x = 923,254,052.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,254,052.54/35,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,190.71

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