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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.02, 52,965.72 and 17,776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.02, 52,965.72 and 17,776.14 is: 26,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.02 : 52,965.72 = 17,776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.02/52,965.72 = 17,776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.02x = 52,965.72 × 17,776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.02x = 941,526,053.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,526,053.92/35,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.80

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