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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.08, 52,660.50 and 17,573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.08, 52,660.50 and 17,573.56 is: 26,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.08 : 52,660.50 = 17,573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.08/52,660.50 = 17,573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.08x = 52,660.50 × 17,573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.08x = 925,432,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,432,456.38/35,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.78

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