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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,259.62, 52,823.20 and 17,469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,259.62, 52,823.20 and 17,469.58 is: 26,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,259.62 : 52,823.20 = 17,469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,259.62/52,823.20 = 17,469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,259.62x = 52,823.20 × 17,469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,259.62x = 922,799,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,799,118.26/35,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,171.56

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