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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.11, 52,870.66 and 17,712.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.11, 52,870.66 and 17,712.77 is: 26,569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.11 : 52,870.66 = 17,712.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.11/52,870.66 = 17,712.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.11x = 52,870.66 × 17,712.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.11x = 936,485,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,485,531.69/35,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,569.15

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