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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,280.40, 52,906.92 and 17,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,280.40, 52,906.92 and 17,737.96 is: 26,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,280.40 : 52,906.92 = 17,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,280.40/52,906.92 = 17,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,280.40x = 52,906.92 × 17,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,280.40x = 938,460,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,460,830.68/35,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,600.06

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