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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.52, 52,963.47 and 17,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.52, 52,963.47 and 17,774.64 is: 26,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.52 : 52,963.47 = 17,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.52/52,963.47 = 17,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.52x = 52,963.47 × 17,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.52x = 941,406,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,406,612.40/35,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.55

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