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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,149.98, 52,658.74 and 17,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,149.98, 52,658.74 and 17,359.82 is: 26,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,149.98 : 52,658.74 = 17,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,149.98/52,658.74 = 17,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,149.98x = 52,658.74 × 17,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,149.98x = 914,145,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,145,941.13/35,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,007.01

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