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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.60, 52,964.40 and 17,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.60, 52,964.40 and 17,813.60 is: 26,720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.60 : 52,964.40 = 17,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.60/52,964.40 = 17,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.60x = 52,964.40 × 17,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.60x = 943,486,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,486,635.84/35,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,720.40

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