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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.36, 52,507.74 and 17,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.36, 52,507.74 and 17,273.36 is: 25,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.36 : 52,507.74 = 17,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.36/52,507.74 = 17,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.36x = 52,507.74 × 17,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.36x = 906,985,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,985,095.81/35,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,891.40

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