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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.57, 52,914.57 and 17,735.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.57, 52,914.57 and 17,735.83 is: 26,604.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.57 : 52,914.57 = 17,735.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.57/52,914.57 = 17,735.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.57x = 52,914.57 × 17,735.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.57x = 938,483,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,483,619.25/35,275.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.35

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