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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,185.69, 52,711.92 and 17,395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,185.69, 52,711.92 and 17,395.66 is: 26,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,185.69 : 52,711.92 = 17,395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,185.69/52,711.92 = 17,395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,185.69x = 52,711.92 × 17,395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,185.69x = 916,958,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,958,638.27/35,185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.56

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