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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.20, 52,846.74 and 17,745.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.20, 52,846.74 and 17,745.06 is: 26,593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.20 : 52,846.74 = 17,745.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.20/52,846.74 = 17,745.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.20x = 52,846.74 × 17,745.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.20x = 937,768,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,768,572.10/35,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,593.41

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