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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.58, 52,666.89 and 17,340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.58, 52,666.89 and 17,340.67 is: 26,015.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.58 : 52,666.89 = 17,340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.58/52,666.89 = 17,340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.58x = 52,666.89 × 17,340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.58x = 913,279,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,279,159.42/35,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,015.95

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