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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,290.08, 52,935.12 and 17,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,290.08, 52,935.12 and 17,774.64 is: 26,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,290.08 : 52,935.12 = 17,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,290.08/52,935.12 = 17,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,290.08x = 52,935.12 × 17,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,290.08x = 940,902,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,902,701.36/35,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.96

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