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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.28, 52,663.70 and 17,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.28, 52,663.70 and 17,363.12 is: 26,011.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.28 : 52,663.70 = 17,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.28/52,663.70 = 17,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.28x = 52,663.70 × 17,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.28x = 914,405,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,405,792.61/35,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,011.96

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