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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,053.61, 52,536.67 and 17,528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,053.61, 52,536.67 and 17,528.45 is: 26,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,053.61 : 52,536.67 = 17,528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,053.61/52,536.67 = 17,528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,053.61x = 52,536.67 × 17,528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,053.61x = 920,886,086.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,886,086.76/35,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,270.80

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