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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.77, 52,547.46 and 17,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.77, 52,547.46 and 17,535.61 is: 26,281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.77 : 52,547.46 = 17,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.77/52,547.46 = 17,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.77x = 52,547.46 × 17,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.77x = 921,451,765.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,451,765.05/35,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,281.56

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