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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.48, 52,866.72 and 17,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.48, 52,866.72 and 17,710.14 is: 26,565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.48 : 52,866.72 = 17,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.48/52,866.72 = 17,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.48x = 52,866.72 × 17,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.48x = 936,277,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,277,012.54/35,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,565.21

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