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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,295.88, 52,945.08 and 17,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,295.88, 52,945.08 and 17,756.16 is: 26,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,295.88 : 52,945.08 = 17,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,295.88/52,945.08 = 17,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,295.88x = 52,945.08 × 17,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,295.88x = 940,101,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,101,311.69/35,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,634.87

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