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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.40, 52,867.88 and 17,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.40, 52,867.88 and 17,712 is: 26,561.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.40 : 52,867.88 = 17,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.40/52,867.88 = 17,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.40x = 52,867.88 × 17,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.40x = 936,395,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,395,890.56/35,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,561.11

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