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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.14, 52,573.33 and 17,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.14, 52,573.33 and 17,278.14 is: 25,922.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.14 : 52,573.33 = 17,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.14/52,573.33 = 17,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.14x = 52,573.33 × 17,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.14x = 908,369,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,369,082.57/35,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,922.19

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