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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,048.97, 52,529.70 and 17,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,048.97, 52,529.70 and 17,523.81 is: 26,263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,048.97 : 52,529.70 = 17,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,048.97/52,529.70 = 17,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,048.97x = 52,529.70 × 17,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,048.97x = 920,520,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,520,547.87/35,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.84

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