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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.40, 52,864.88 and 17,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.40, 52,864.88 and 17,710 is: 26,558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.40 : 52,864.88 = 17,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.40/52,864.88 = 17,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.40x = 52,864.88 × 17,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.40x = 936,237,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,237,024.80/35,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,558.11

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