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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.74, 52,905.86 and 17,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.74, 52,905.86 and 17,503.73 is: 26,259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.74 : 52,905.86 = 17,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.74/52,905.86 = 17,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.74x = 52,905.86 × 17,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.74x = 926,049,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,049,888.86/35,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,259.94

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