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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.70, 52,860.51 and 17,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.70, 52,860.51 and 17,679.86 is: 26,502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.70 : 52,860.51 = 17,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.70/52,860.51 = 17,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.70x = 52,860.51 × 17,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.70x = 934,566,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,566,416.33/35,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.22

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