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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,309.70, 52,916.49 and 17,791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,309.70, 52,916.49 and 17,791.56 is: 26,663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,309.70 : 52,916.49 = 17,791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,309.70/52,916.49 = 17,791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,309.70x = 52,916.49 × 17,791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,309.70x = 941,466,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,466,906.82/35,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.12

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