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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,049.97, 52,531.20 and 17,524.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,049.97, 52,531.20 and 17,524.81 is: 26,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,049.97 : 52,531.20 = 17,524.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,049.97/52,531.20 = 17,524.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,049.97x = 52,531.20 × 17,524.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,049.97x = 920,599,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,599,299.07/35,049.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,265.34

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