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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.60, 52,892.40 and 17,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.60, 52,892.40 and 17,765.60 is: 26,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.60 : 52,892.40 = 17,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.60/52,892.40 = 17,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.60x = 52,892.40 × 17,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.60x = 939,665,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,665,221.44/35,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,648.40

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