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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.20, 52,933.80 and 17,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.20, 52,933.80 and 17,789.60 is: 26,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.20 : 52,933.80 = 17,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.20/52,933.80 = 17,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.20x = 52,933.80 × 17,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.20x = 941,671,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,671,128.48/35,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.80

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