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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.40, 52,858.88 and 17,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.40, 52,858.88 and 17,706 is: 26,552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.40 : 52,858.88 = 17,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.40/52,858.88 = 17,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.40x = 52,858.88 × 17,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.40x = 935,919,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,919,329.28/35,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,552.11

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