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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.71, 52,713.77 and 17,379.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.71, 52,713.77 and 17,379.09 is: 26,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.71 : 52,713.77 = 17,379.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.71/52,713.77 = 17,379.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.71x = 52,713.77 × 17,379.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.71x = 916,117,266.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,117,266.17/35,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.14

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