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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.80, 52,904.70 and 17,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.80, 52,904.70 and 17,773.80 is: 26,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.80 : 52,904.70 = 17,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.80/52,904.70 = 17,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.80x = 52,904.70 × 17,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.80x = 940,317,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,317,556.86/35,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.70

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