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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.45, 52,913.12 and 17,789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.45, 52,913.12 and 17,789.31 is: 26,659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.45 : 52,913.12 = 17,789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.45/52,913.12 = 17,789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.45x = 52,913.12 × 17,789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.45x = 941,287,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,287,805.80/35,307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,659.75

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