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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,248.57, 52,872.85 and 17,706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,248.57, 52,872.85 and 17,706.09 is: 26,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,248.57 : 52,872.85 = 17,706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,248.57/52,872.85 = 17,706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,248.57x = 52,872.85 × 17,706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,248.57x = 936,171,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,171,661.06/35,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,559.14

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