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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.60, 52,868.40 and 17,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.60, 52,868.40 and 17,749.60 is: 26,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.60 : 52,868.40 = 17,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.60/52,868.40 = 17,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.60x = 52,868.40 × 17,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.60x = 938,392,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,392,952.64/35,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.40

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