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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.32, 52,685.64 and 17,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.32, 52,685.64 and 17,604 is: 26,380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.32 : 52,685.64 = 17,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.32/52,685.64 = 17,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.32x = 52,685.64 × 17,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.32x = 927,478,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,478,006.56/35,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,380.04

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