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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,293.88, 52,942.08 and 17,754.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,293.88, 52,942.08 and 17,754.14 is: 26,631.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,293.88 : 52,942.08 = 17,754.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,293.88/52,942.08 = 17,754.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,293.88x = 52,942.08 × 17,754.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,293.88x = 939,941,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,941,100.21/35,293.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,631.84

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