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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.09, 52,788.78 and 17,664.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.09, 52,788.78 and 17,664.21 is: 26,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.09 : 52,788.78 = 17,664.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.09/52,788.78 = 17,664.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.09x = 52,788.78 × 17,664.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.09x = 932,472,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,472,095.56/35,199.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,491.37

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