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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.05, 52,747.61 and 17,398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.05, 52,747.61 and 17,398.61 is: 26,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.05 : 52,747.61 = 17,398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.05/52,747.61 = 17,398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.05x = 52,747.61 × 17,398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.05x = 917,734,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,734,940.34/35,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.25

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