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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.11, 52,885.96 and 17,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.11, 52,885.96 and 17,492.46 is: 26,242.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.11 : 52,885.96 = 17,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.11/52,885.96 = 17,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.11x = 52,885.96 × 17,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.11x = 925,105,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,105,396.20/35,252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,242.55

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