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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,249.63, 52,874.45 and 17,707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,249.63, 52,874.45 and 17,707.16 is: 26,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,249.63 : 52,874.45 = 17,707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,249.63/52,874.45 = 17,707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,249.63x = 52,874.45 × 17,707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,249.63x = 936,256,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,256,346.06/35,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,560.74

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