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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.41, 52,906.87 and 17,504.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.41, 52,906.87 and 17,504.40 is: 26,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.41 : 52,906.87 = 17,504.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.41/52,906.87 = 17,504.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.41x = 52,906.87 × 17,504.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.41x = 926,103,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,103,235.51/35,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,260.95

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