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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,035.72, 52,526.80 and 17,517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,035.72, 52,526.80 and 17,517.88 is: 26,263.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,035.72 : 52,526.80 = 17,517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,035.72/52,526.80 = 17,517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,035.72x = 52,526.80 × 17,517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,035.72x = 920,158,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,158,179.18/35,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.43

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