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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,260.97, 52,900.21 and 17,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,260.97, 52,900.21 and 17,499.96 is: 26,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,260.97 : 52,900.21 = 17,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,260.97/52,900.21 = 17,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,260.97x = 52,900.21 × 17,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,260.97x = 925,751,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,751,558.99/35,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,254.29

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