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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.20, 52,859.76 and 17,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.20, 52,859.76 and 17,679.36 is: 26,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.20 : 52,859.76 = 17,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.20/52,859.76 = 17,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.20x = 52,859.76 × 17,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.20x = 934,526,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,526,726.55/35,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,501.47

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