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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.71, 52,851.34 and 17,471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.71, 52,851.34 and 17,471.15 is: 26,192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.71 : 52,851.34 = 17,471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.71/52,851.34 = 17,471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.71x = 52,851.34 × 17,471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.71x = 923,373,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,373,601.49/35,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.98

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