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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.60, 52,958.40 and 17,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.60, 52,958.40 and 17,809.60 is: 26,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.60 : 52,958.40 = 17,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.60/52,958.40 = 17,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.60x = 52,958.40 × 17,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.60x = 943,167,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,167,920.64/35,305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,714.40

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