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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.74, 52,970.76 and 17,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.74, 52,970.76 and 17,761.14 is: 26,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.74 : 52,970.76 = 17,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.74/52,970.76 = 17,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.74x = 52,970.76 × 17,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.74x = 940,821,084.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,821,084.27/35,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,647.82

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