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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.03, 52,854.80 and 17,473.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.03, 52,854.80 and 17,473.46 is: 26,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.03 : 52,854.80 = 17,473.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.03/52,854.80 = 17,473.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.03x = 52,854.80 × 17,473.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.03x = 923,555,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,555,881.97/35,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.43

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