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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.87, 52,907.55 and 17,504.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.87, 52,907.55 and 17,504.86 is: 26,261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.87 : 52,907.55 = 17,504.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.87/52,907.55 = 17,504.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.87x = 52,907.55 × 17,504.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.87x = 926,139,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,139,255.69/35,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,261.63

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