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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,063.43, 52,558.20 and 17,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,063.43, 52,558.20 and 17,269.44 is: 25,885.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,063.43 : 52,558.20 = 17,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,063.43/52,558.20 = 17,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,063.43x = 52,558.20 × 17,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,063.43x = 907,650,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,650,681.41/35,063.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,885.96

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