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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.91, 52,889.00 and 17,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.91, 52,889.00 and 17,481.15 is: 26,213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.91 : 52,889.00 = 17,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.91/52,889.00 = 17,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.91x = 52,889.00 × 17,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.91x = 924,560,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,560,454.94/35,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,213.12

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