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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.98, 52,556.55 and 17,266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.98, 52,556.55 and 17,266.97 is: 25,905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.98 : 52,556.55 = 17,266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.98/52,556.55 = 17,266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.98x = 52,556.55 × 17,266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.98x = 907,492,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,492,438.79/35,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,905.42

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