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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.80, 52,539.94 and 17,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.80, 52,539.94 and 17,530.64 is: 26,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.80 : 52,539.94 = 17,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.80/52,539.94 = 17,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.80x = 52,539.94 × 17,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.80x = 921,058,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,058,423.41/35,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,274.07

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